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Weekly Ohio State journal (Columbus, Ohio : 1841), 1846-12-23

Weekly Ohio State journal (Columbus, Ohio : 1841), 1846-12-23 page 1

WEE U Y 0 0 JOURNAL. VOLUME xxxvir. COLUMBUS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1846. NUMBER 17. I'UUI.ISHUr) K.V'KKV WBDNKSBAY MOKNINU, Y WILLIAM B. THRALL. Olfico in the Journnl Huildinff. south-east corner of High treet anil .Sugar alloy. T K RMS: Tiiiikc Dollars rv.il annum, wliirh may be discharged by tho payment of Two Dollars in advance, ami free of poMaga. or of per cciiluge to AnntH or Collectors. TJio journal is also publtuhcd daily during the session of tho Legislature, mid thrice a work the remainder of tlio year for 5 and three times a week, yearly, for 1. WEDNESDAY KVUNING, December 10, 1810. Now Issues. It in quite apparent that tlio Locofnco party nro satisfied nt lust, that they cannot palm themselves upon the State of Ohio on their old issues, and are there-fore now actively casting about to contrive some new issues with which to go before the people. We thtu account for the very extravngant and sitnultaneau onset made by thai figment of the party represented in the columns of the Ohio Statesman and on the floor of the Legislature, upon Gov. Bkhb and his Inaugural Addreas. The distortions and contortions perpetrated by the Orators in the Uouae of Representative, while rehearsing the Statesman editorials, aro "a caution" to the market people who happen to be within sound of their voices. One might imagine from their agonizing that Gov. Bebb had uttered aonie awfully treasonable sentiment, which ib to consign hi name and memory to perpetual infamy. We are assured they have procured it to be translated "into the German Ian- gunge," with a view to publishing a large edition, for the use of that class of our population. We will not undertake to answer for the fidelity of the translation ; but if fair play is observed in that par tir.ular, we care not how many lhey print and circu late" the more the merrier." Nor, if I hey are tired of their old issues of hard money, and free trade, and low wages, do we object to their trying their hand at something new. And if they have a penchant for Gov. Bebb why tliny may just "let slip the dogs of war." The Whigs will be on hand and ready for them. Two things are certain : that they arc tired of their old is-nuus,and that they nro seeking for new ones. Old Land marks. Jn these days of great professinna, when the advocates of Executive usurpations would have us swallow their crude dogmas aa pure Republican doctrine. it would be well if young nnd heated parlizau would top occasionally and see whether they are treading in the footsteps of the Republican fathers they pro fess so much to venerate. We arc now called upon to sanction a Presidential war of comment. It iscall- od a Democratic war, to extend thu blessings trt freedom and to protect ou rights. Mr. Polk, in his ines age of last year, quoted the sentiment of Monroe, advanced in H23, protesting against the active inter position ot European governments in tho affairs of the American continent, North and South. Mr. Polk however gave it an application to tho continent of AWA America only, and made it tho foundation of holding on to Oregon up to 64-40. This claim on Oregon has been relinquished, and he has gone to war for new territory in another direction. Now it may be useful, just at this lime, to see how the maxim of Mr. Monroe was met and understood by at least one of the Fathers of Democracy. Mr. Jefferson, in a letter to Monroe, deemed it important to establish an u American System " in opposition to the systems of Europe "lo maintain our own principle, not (o depart from it." He confessed he had lleport of the Hourutttry of tho ISuvy. Wo clip the following synopsis of the report of tho Secretary of the Navy, from the Philadelphia U. S. Gazette : The Mediterranean squadron has not been continu ed during the last year, but it is proposed to revive it as soon as circumstances wilt permit. The station at Malion lias been discontinued, at the earnest request of the Portuguese Government and measures are in progress lur the removal ot the public stores at thai place. The East India Squadron, consisting of the Columbus 74. and the sloop Vinuennes, is supposed to have sailed for Japan nnd Kninaclitilka, in the month of May or June last, and to have returned to Macao about this time, lhey will probably commence their Homeward cruise, via tho North Pacific, in January or February next. Orders were sent to Corn. Hiddlc in January last, to proceed lo the West Coast of Mexico and assume the command of the squadron there ; hut no aekiiowl- Igmetit ot them has been received at the Depart ment. The Brazil squadron consists of the frigate Colum bus, Commander Ritchie, and the brig Bainbridge, Lieut. Commanding Kcimmngton, under Coinmodoru Rosseau. The African squadron consists of the frig- uU; United States, the sloop Marion, brigs Dolphin nnd Boxer, and store ship Southampton cKi guns in ail. A full and interesting narrative is given of the ope rations of thu Pauilic squadron since the war, both under Commodore Blout and Commodore Stockton, and copies are annexed of the otlicial report of these officers. The squadron now consists of the Savan nah, the Congress, frigates ; the sloops Portsmouth, Levant, Warren and Cyaue; schooner Shark, and store ship Lne. I he razee Independence is on her way out with Com. Shubriuk, who, on his arrival, will assume command of thu squndron, and the sloop Preble has sailed for the same destination. The doings of the Home Squadron nrc altio fully narrated, and copies are annexed of the ollicial re. ports of Commodore Conner, in reference to the blockade, the designs on Alvurado, the a flair at To. banco, and the taking of Tnmpico. Full justice is done to the Commanders of both these squadrons, in whom the confidence of the deportment seems unabated. Extracts from the instructions under which they acted, show also n disposition on the part of tho Government to avoid all collision with Mexico if possible. The vessels comprising the navy of Texas seem to have been found unworthy of repair, with the exception of the Austin, which is at Pciisscola; the others have been ordered to be sold. The estimates of the department are based on the employment of ten thousand men, though no more than eight thousand five hundred are now in service. Authority is asked to build four sea stenmboats, to be employed in connection with our squadrons abroad. The practicability of the dry dock nt New York is not doubled, and the work is urged upon the favorable attention of Congress. A dock at Fensucola in nlso recommended, unit oth; i improvement, to increase tho efficiency of the yard at that place. The restrictions on the Memphis work adopted nt the last session of Congress, it is thought may be advantageously removed.The exclusive employment of naval officers as nt-val storekeepers ubroiul, is not thought to be wise, and a modification of the law on the subject is recommended.The Naval School is spoken of in terms of approbation, and the same appropriation is nuked for as was had last year. A suitable notice is also given lo the observatory where valuable operations are beginning to attract the attention they deserVe. An addition to the number of Assistant Surgeons is very much lo be desired, and the department also recommends an increase in the rank and file of the ma. rine corps and in the number of warrant officers. The report concludes with advising that authority be given to the President to appoint one nut of five or six mid shipmen nt large, irrespective of the place of residence of the person appointed; provision might thus he fill KM DAY i;Vi:MNG, December 17,1840. m bn.i(..pirwr f.ir f.ti.n l,nt m wn wnaihl it made for cases of peculiar merit which nre now ex'jlu' could never be obtained but by war - he wanted j 'Innt1,il,g ia "id in l,w 'Purt of the ,,f it, because he felt that the control which, with Flo- j i'r'j"" sury cnfines himself to a faithful nnrra-rida Point, this Island would give us over the Gulf tifl tive of the doings of tho Navy with a few practical Mexico, and thu countries and isthmus bordering on I suggestions such as ure mentioned above. His re. it, as well as all those whose waters flow into it, would Jill up the measure of our political well being." But lie was willing to give up this vision of glory because of the consequences it would involve. Hu thenproceeds 11 1 could honestly, therefore, join in the declaration port is a very interesting one. For the Ohio Male Journal. At a meeting of a number of Urn citizens of Co. lumbils, held at the Hull of the Mechanics' Institute, on Tuesday evening, Dec. I Ith, for the purpose of devising a plan for providing n fur on practicable, the means ol geii'-ral inlelleeluiil improvement in lultiui- proposed, tnat we aim not at tut acipusttion oj any oj . , Ml(. i,.cllir(.- u)rnrv. nm ,,i,rrwi tktur piUMCMion, that we will not stand in the way of Alfred Kelley, Esq, was railed to the Chair, and any amicable arrangement between them the South j John W. Andrews appointed secretary. American provinces and the mother country. What " "I,,,,"n 'Mr- Galloway, it whs . ni ,.i Haul ml. That a committee of five be appointed by a commentary is the annexation of Texas, against the t . ... ' V . . ' ' . ...... I the Chairman to prepare such pbm ns to them may protean of Mexico ! Hut, tint h r. will rror, h(... ,....., oll. ..... ,,.- f lllL..... icith all our means, the forcible interposition of any jtllJi nn, ,t they report the snine on Sahird.iy even- othi'r power, ai auxiliary, stipendiary, or untlrr any other farm or protrtt, and unit especially, their transfer to ant power by eowjitrnt, i-kion, or acquisition in any other way. 1 should think it, therefore, advisable, thU ill Executive should encourage the British government to continuance in the disposition expressed, by an assurance of his concurrence with them as far as his authority goes; and Ihit as it may lead to war, the declaration ol which requires an act of Congress, the ense th.tll be UtUi brnre Arm for consideration at their first meeting, and under the reasonable ax'ct in which it is seen by himtclf." These are modorat", smiul views, drawn from the spirit o our Republican creed, and based on the policy of Washington and the Fathers of our country and government. Tin? action of the government, therefore, tn support ol them, had weight. Lei the reflecting weigh well the teachings of experience. Let them put conquest and bad faith in one side of the cale, and the Constitution and our Republican maxims in the other ait! thru thnast. EiTr.Nwn or Hi.Avrnr. The Cincinnati Enquirer remarks:" We have but to repeat our disapproval of all intermeddling Abolitionists with the established institutions nf the South, and our determination to uphold all tho compromises of the Constitution upon the subject of slavery. But wecannol be asked no, that is not the word, we caun U be eumptllrd in go further, and agree that the free labor voters of llw Noith and West shall be nude suicidally subservient to the new creation andextensi in of slavery." " Cannot be tamprltrd." We shall see. New Books." Allowau; or Incidents of Life and Adventure in the Ricky Mountains. By an Amateur Traveller. Edited by J. Watson Webb." Surh is tho title of a brace of beautiful volumes laid upon mir table by Whiting A lluiilmgton. We have not had lime to read them ; but we would presume at once, from, tho title of the work and the name ol the editor, that a pleasant and profitable hour could be spent over their neat, white looking pages. A contemporary says "those who delight in hair breadth escapes from accident by fire and flood, without wandering from their homes to seek them, will be very apt to buy these vol. times. In opening them lhey will be slrui k with the surprising beauty of thu typography, and the excellence of the snow-white piper. In reading them they will find themselves lost among fictions as hold as those of Marryatt, and facta as thrilling aa thoao of Kendall."Ma. Bui h a c an. This gentleman has always felt it to be his duty, regardless of the rules, it would appear, which govern honorable opponents, to malign the character of Mr. Clay. The put ho played in the great conspiracy of lr'JI, it was supposed, was j ullicieilt In surfeit his appetite for political scheming of that peculiar character ; but it npitesrs that he look an active part in the circulation of disreputable tales, derogatory to the character of Mr. Clay, in the canvass of IH44. The facts in regard to this mailer have just leaked out. The Washington correspondent of the Philadelphia North American notices these fncls in the extract given below. Does Mr. Buchanan imagine that this trickery wdl bring him nearer the Presidency i "During the Presidential canvass, various malignant imputations were cast upon the reputation of Mr. Clay by the press in Pennsylvania and other quarters, some of winch were alleded to have been made on the authority of Mr. Buchanan. What was his course on that ores ton f Instead of demanding an immedi ate retraction of these lubrications ami denouncing the ir authors, Mr. Buchanan seaia himself m his Hen' atorial chair and addresses Mr. Clay, assuring him that the Democratic Journals had falsified in Ubitig Ins name as authority, and that ho was innocent of 'any knowledge or participation in the stalcuieiils-Mennlime the slanders were multiplied and dissemi nnted out of doors. Mr. Buchanan permitted all the public injury that ootild result fioin such calumnies, tu a Ileal Mr. Clay, while srrrH'v, he endeavored to deceive him by protest at ions of esteem, aa fulsome as they were false. That irttrr it note im fHtwrwrn oj Mr. ( Inti! Ihit Mr. Uurhomn tail for it t There are facts which have rrsrhrd me from ft source that James Buchanan dor not confront." . Snnla Anna, we are told, slopped a "cninlurta," and thus got two millions of dolhtra. He would have J"t the same amount from M Polk, but that " hom-sl uhn" Davis guaidtd thu Amcririn 'vomlucU-' ing next nnd (liereupoii Messrs. Galloway, llileh- :o( k, lintehaiii, Dryer anil J. builivanl were uppomtcd such committee. On motion it was also llritilrtlt That the Chairman (Mr. Kellev) be re quested to deliver a public address in reference to the object ot Hits association, nt lite Luiirt IIduiii, in the IJ. S. Court House, in Columbus, on Saiurdiv even-inj; next, to which time nod place the meeting was then adjourned. ALFRED KKLl.KY, tL'm. John W. AsmiKws, Ste y. Mrul. Norton At a meeting of the officers of the Acnileiuic and Military Stall' of the U. S. Military Academy, held nt West Point, N. Y. December ;td, Irlti. Capt. II. I Rhkwkkto, Corps of Engineer being in the chair, it ! was uuaiiiiuoiily llrsiilmi, That we deeply lament the loss which the Army and the Mditnry Academy have sustained in the death of Lieut. A- H. Nokton of thu 4th Regt. of In fiutry, a brave and promising young otlicer, who per ished in III'' wreck of the steamer Atlantic, Friday the 'it'h of November, during a short leave of absence from his post. We sympaihiic deeply with his mother and relatives in their sad loss, shared by us all in one common sympathy and orrw. and ciunpclliiiir us to how in won der and revt reii'-e to the nil wise and mysterious dispensations of Almighty God. I lie remains ot tin- iieeen-eii Having noon interred nt the cemetery nf this pout, it is ifrtulrrdf I hat a suitable monument tic erected, and arrangements for this purpose Ik made by a committee acting cou-jiiiiilly with a eomnnlleu of the Corps of Cadets, who have expressed a desire to share in tho Siime object. ltro!rrdt That a copy of these proceedings be forwarded to the family of the deceased, and to the head quarters of lliv 4lh Reg t. of Infantry. II. BltEVYEUTON, Vapt. Carpi of r'.n'r. i'huirmnn. J. 8. K. Br.tvi s, 1st. Lieut.'lst. Ar ty, Sec y. From tint Cleveland Plain Dealer. Titppmi versus Mrdtiry. The last Ohm I'ress contains uu article reflecting severely upon Mr. M dary.for again editing the States man. His return to that post ts claimed lo be a vio lation ol iinvate understanding had with Mi dnry at the tune the Pre as was started. Mrdnry replies that the editor of the Press has not told the vtlnde story and intimates that a ' tale might he uiiiieU, wlioio lightest breath ; iVc. ;" but we leave the combatants tn settle their own hash, and will only notice the wlii. uing appeal of )oung Tsppan to his renders. Ho cuiomeiices thus: " To mr. Dkvociiacy or Ohio. At the meeting of the convention of the rth nf January, IMli, it wss found lobe the wish of the pnre drmotrati who Were members 1 Unit body, thai a new democratic paper should Im started in this city." So it ApMiirs there were two kinds of democrats at that convention, the purr and the rmovrs. The Press was to be the organ of the former, the Statesman, tho latter I who think you, gentle reader, was selected as the immaculate mouth piece of this new order of men f Who was to edit tins "new democratic piper, and peak if possible, "n man never spake? ' No less a mTsntinin' than Eli 1 lappan And who ta Kll T Tap pan f The sou of " Old lien," and the (lower we suppose, of that family of Saints, AH nre acquain ted with the history of this luiniiy. I he " Obi has acquired a large property by cicrnilly holding some lucrative ollice ; and being under the old banking system an extensive banker and money shaver. Mis son Mi, it la lair tn presume, trom ine lact tlial Ins futhtr now is Ins pritripnl nitron is a "chip of the old block." The old man fmm his bank fund, furnishes the means, and F.ti pubbhes the paper. The Od Ta prophecies and the " Young 'I n writes. These are the men, and this the paper that seek to W the organ ol the Democratic party in Ohm, It is a pity such evangelical democrats cannot be appreciated in this htnte, but must come out in a whining npH'nl like the fainting spasms of a sick girl, and call for help. Hear litem: " We have laid out large sums of money in tho publication of I lie Press, and in the purchase of printing materials. We are plcilgcn In great num. bers of the pnreit drmonntt of the Slate for the sue cess of our enterprise. It ia for you then, democratic friends, lo say whether we shall retire front the post we occupy or not. ' Welt ; as mie nf the obi line of JclTcrnnninn, Jsrk-son, and Van Buren Democrat, we any nint ! Take to a convent, a nunnery, or any place wliertt such immaculate punlyshall escape contamination with the world, and lei (he old sellout republicans, with per Imps less democracy and certainly less pretensions, manage their own affairs ami In their own way. They have got sick of following a light so dinting that it only leads lo be wilder, and daisies lo blind. , Retire t Eli retire! Public Printing The Ohio public are fully aware, that ever since the repeal of the act creating the office of State Print- r, tho Locofocos of the State have been in an agony of desperation, touching that repeal. To one unac-mumtcd with the workings of the syHtem which had been devised, nnd practiced upon for tevernl years, for supporting i central Locofoco paper from the treasury of the 6ir, it might seem singular, that the mere pas-ssg'. ol a law for abolishing a useless and expensive otbee si uld produce so much excitement in the party. U might sfcm strange, too, that the members of that pirtj sli rm le1 nurse their wrath for two years, and until untoward circumstances Bhould throw them into n partial and temporary nscendanoy, and then seize the first moment tor uu effort lo restore the old order of things. To a casual observer the reasons for these things would not be apparent. But a little close ntlention to tho subject will unravel tho mydcry, and show in its true and appropriate colors that which at first seemed so ngular. It has been the policy of that party for years and those who originated that policy knew something about pariy tactics it has been their policy, we say, lo sustain liberally a central press. That press uttered its voice, and the entire party throughout the State performed the evolution required. That press was a potential agent in disseminating the behests ot the party, nnd in the manufacturing of its sentiments, No man in the State, however exalted his position, or however strong he might funcy his hold upon the confidence of the public, haiie entertain or express opinions counter to those given forth by this oracular agent, under pa n of being put under Hie ban of" democrat ic displeasure, and receiving the " nnuthemamurnn atlia " of " the party." To maintain litis piece of party machinery in all its plenitude of authority, requires no little outlay of money, Jlnd there vns the rub. It was soon discovered by the savnns of the party, that this burthen could be considerably alleviated by transferring the charge from the shoulders of individuals, to the treasury of the State. This was a lucky thought and being improv ed, it was soon found that the charge for public printing hud become enormous in just about the same ratio that tho central press had ami inula led influence and power. In process of time tho people arose in their majesty, and expelled from power the " unjust stew, arils" who had squandered their mentis on partisan objects The Inw creating the office of Htnle Print" was repealed and the work wus put out by contract to the must favorable bidder. Tho "d.Miioornlic Samson was shorn of his lucks. His power for evil was materially restricted and the public printing wns xecuted with promptness, and on terms greatly re duced. From that lime. Hits central imlilical eii!iie. whose breath was authority nnd whom: ttod was law, I began to languish and required the kindly nursing of, its friends. Its very existence seemed lo hang suspended on the result of the recent election. A " restoration of the Bourbons " might possibly restore it to its pride ot place. I his was the forlorn hope. That election transpired and by admitting to his sent in the Senate, one whose right was, to say the least, extremely doubtful, a tie. was secured in that body. Ttiis was the state of afl'iirs at (he commencement of tho present session of the General Assembly. It was then further ascertained that two Whig Senators were retnined from their seats by sickness. One has already p issed from the scenes of time; and it is hardly probable that the other will survive many weeks. This was a god-ttnd to "the party," which lhey resolved to turn to (lie grentest account. The demon-on Urn t ion was made on yesterday; when, on motion of Mr. Edgerlon, nnd after ample debate, it was sol emnly resoived that if SamueIMed.iry were not Slate I'nntcr, he should, nevertheless, do the printing for the Senate ! Such is the infatuation of party madness ! Acting under a law then ami now in full force, the officers of State entered into contract with citizens fin executing the necessary printing of the present General Assembly. They required of those citizens to enter into bond with ample security for the prompt and faithful performance of their contracts. No doubt his been expressed none has been entertained of the ability or dtspositon of these contractors to comply with their cugigiMiienis m letter and in spirit. Why, then, was it necessary to disturb that contract ? li.it consideration of fioV7 utility prompted the resolution of Mr, Edgerton, for Iraiijfcrring the Senate printing from those who had sngiged by fair nnd open contract to ex- cule the job, to "S.imm 1 Mcdary " Wh it apology can be attempted, f.r this gross and wanton violation of public faith.' Where lurked the rnnstirnets of the " strt nlrrn Senators, (omnu number, nnd of infamous notoriety !) Where lurked th 'ir laggard con-1 sciences while perpelrnting sn act which fidelity to I their oath forbade f The only conceivable result ofj this act must Im a considerable ! to the Slate and , for the benefit of no one except the said Samuel Me-1 I try. And it is expected tint the laxpiyers of the State that unforlumle race for vhtin sueii nrrnns of teinotroUc trurt were shed a few nu,: ,. ks 'nce will hail this net, with shouts of approving joy. We would admonish this famous u srrcnticn," that a day of reckoning is at hind. They may almc their accidental power while they retain it but let Iheiu prepare themselves for the reckoning. Let them doff that bodge which lhey have assumed it is the sheerest mockery of mourning; and white it reminds them of the means by which they have attained their tempo rary ascendency, let it remind them also, that their time is short. Kuport of the Secretary of the Treasury. This document, says tho Richmond Compiler, is published by thu official paper, but is of such length as to preclude our copying it. We extract the com pendious statement ot the recemis ami uisoursenit-iua for the fiscal vnar ending ttULh June. 1H4G. and of tho estimates for the current year. It appears that a deficiency ib expected on the iWth of July, lri4d, of about nineteen millions of dollara, which will make uecea. sary a loan of twenty-three millions which is according ly recommended, t he oecreiury proposes, uowever, to reduce the loan about !i,.fW),UUU, by laying a duty of tio per cent on tea and coffee ; and he recommends that the law imposing such duty, should go into effect before the 1st of Junuary next, so as to prevent a large importation from being introduced iu anticipation of the duty being luid. Tho other subject of most importance, referred to in the Report, is the amendments recommended to the Bub-Treasury law. They are first, some previa, ion for paying the salaries of the clerks and other of. tlccrs;Kt, an enlargement, oi ineir unmoor; ou, mo better security of the funds in the hands of agents ; and 4thly. a plan, which is very indefinitely described, of facilitating the transfer of specie lo distant points "througfi the operations ol loretgn exenange. mr. Walker does not state how this last object is to be ef fected, but it is doubtless a scheme for avoiding the necessity of making the disbursements iu specie. As Congress would not allow tlio 1 reasury araus w uo used for this purpose, we suppose some notable device of dealing in foreign exchanges is contrived as a substitute. It is a loo proposed to establish a branch mint at New York. TltKASUltr DfcPAUTMKKT, December 11, JH1G. In obedience to the " net supplementary lo the act to establish the Treasury Department." the undersigned respectfully submits the following report: Tho receipts nnd expenditures for the fiscal year ending the U'.lth June, (H.Ri, Wero as follows : Receipts and Means. From customs $'Jli,"lii,(Ki7 H7 From sules of public lauds SJ,ti!4,-oVi, 4H From miscellaneous sources V2,'Hit 71 Total receipts Add balance in Treasury 1st July, lS4o $&l,4inV417 CO $7,(wh,:i:wj m $:i7,ir7,rr:j sw Total means The expenditures during the same fiscal year a uiuunted to the sum of $UH,ii;t,l 14 SO Lea vine a balance in the Treasury on the 1st of July, lH4(i, of f1i,i:tr US The estimated receipts and expenditures for theltscul year ending :it)th of June, 117, are as follows: UteeiptSt tiz: From customs, 1st qunrtcr, by actual returns of the collector Ijfi.ir, 3d For the LM, 3d and 1th quarters, ns estimated fll,Cl,!W4 a Tola from customs From sales of public hinds.. . From miscellaneous sources 3,400,1X10 00 100,000 00 Total receipts exclusive of Treasury notes and loan Ill ,.t:io,7:tl 00 From Treasury notes un der act of July '4(i, $5,000,000 00 From loan under same uct 5,000,0(10 00 10,000,000 00 Add balance in Treasury 1st July, ltf4U, 0,li,4:W OH Total means as estimated $'!), 1 70 0d EfprniliturrSt rti: The actual expenditures for the 1st quarter ending UOth of September, Irf Hi, amount to 1 l.ii.-r,!! 27 The estimated expenditures for the public service during the other three quarters from 1st of October, lrlu, are ns follows, viz ; Civil lint, foreign inter course and miscellaneous purposes 5,:! 1 0,0, fil Army proper, including volunteers It,."!t,i;l7 bH Fortifications, ordinance, armins mditin, &c... 2,H7l,7li'l IM Indian department .... 1,043,77' Id PetiHiot 1,4:,01 Intercut on the public debt and Treasury notes. l,n:Ui,!lHG H-J Redemption of the residue of the loan of Hll 3,000 00 Treasury notes winch nro yet outstanding and pi y able when present, d 4:10,1x3 JI7 Naval establishment.. .. 0 71 41 JMI0 LEGISLATURE Tuesday, December 15, 1840. JN SENATE. 3 o'cWf, P. M. ! The Senate then went into committee of tho whole,! Mr. pRitKiNs in the Chair, on the Bill to provide for compensation of owners of private projierty taken for public use, which was reported uacK wmi progress, ana leave asked to sit again, which was granted. Mr. Epokhtoh moved the following Resolution: That Samuel Medary J)e appointed Printer for the Senate during the present session and that the clerk of the Senate be authorized to enter into the necessary arrangement with tho said Medary for the execution ol thu printing ol tiie Senate, provided tlio same snail not cost more than is now paid by tho State for similar kind of work. Mr. Euokhtok sustained the Resolution by some remarks on the control of the Senate over its own proceedings, and the requirement it shall keep journals of the sumo. After some further discussion, Mr. Gopparu moved the following proviso : That before any piier be delivered to Samuel Mcdary he shall give bond and security to return so much as he may not use for the public printing. The resolution and amendment were then laid upon the table, and the Senate adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. 3 o'clock, P. M. The House resumed the consideration of the resolutions offered by Mr. Vallandighnm. Mr. Ri sskl of Harrison, opened the debate with an able exposition of the changes of the Locofoco purly uuott the project of tho annexation of Texas. He spoke of the enthusiastic reception which wus given to Mr. Vnn Buren's anti-annexation letter, by that party in Ohio, and couttasted it with the action of the same parly after the Baltimore Convention. This sudden change lie useribed lo the influence which the Slaveholders of the South exerted owr the sentiments and actions of lite party. They had sucoeeded in fastening upon the country an administration wrapped up iu the idea and guided solely by the policy of build iuir up and streiiirihcniiig the power of slavery ; and the legitimate result of ull this is the present unjust Hinl uiLcutMtilutiouiil war against Mexico. 11 is the child of slavery, and to this fact he felt disposed, so lonir as he was capable of iudi'inir for himself between right and wrong, to hold Mr. Polk and those who sustain Ins administration, Here ami eisewitere. uen-llemen had said that this opposition was ringing the knell of the Whig party. He thought they had not rend the news if they had they would noi ven-tore such an assertion. A hail storm had arisen in the enst. which had swept over the cranite hills of New Hampshire, uprooting tho very foundation stones of Democracy in that State. It had reached new lorK, and had doomed to oblivion Silas Wright and his ad hcrents. It had knocked the Keystone from the arch of Democracy a result which had never but once before liecn witnessed. And what had produced this mighty upheaving among tho people ? The cause was limiuestiomibly to be found in the present contest with Mexico. Did all this look like the knell nt the Wing party i To him it spoke plainly, in a language which required no Daniel to interpret, that the present administration, its war would never receive thu sanction of the people. Mr. Smith, of Hamilton, defended the administra tion. nml rhnnretl buck unnti the Whiir nartv the fact ol being under the influence of slavery. He said he was in tnvor ol annexation not only ol lexas, bin of California, New Mexico, in short Mexico ilself, and even Canada. He spoke at length; and at the close of Ins remarks. The House adjourned. Excess of expenditures over means 1st July, H47 4,77!,OPJ 01 The estimated receipts, means nnd expenditures for the fiscal year commencing the 1st July, 117, aiid ending 3,hh June, I!"4, are as follows, vn: From custom for the four quarters.. . .iJ.OWVim) 00 Frmi sales of public land,, ;t,(HH',umi H From miscell.ineoiis sources HHi,00 00 Total Revenue Deduct deficit on 1st July, lc47.. .t:t'.V)fHi,iii)o on ,."..4,77lMl4-, IU Total means for the service of the fiscal year ending June 30th, lH4d.. . J73),!,:7 W Erprnditurts. The expenditures during the same period, ns estimated by the several Departments of Stale, Treasury, War, Navy and Postmaster General, vn : The balance of former appropriations which will he required to In- expended in this year $V,I,'.JMI 31 Permanent and indefinite appropriations !t,:ttil,l !4 Vi Specific appropriations asked for thisy'r 4I,7I7,3.V 4d mealing Gen. Taylor's Inurt'la. The reader will have remarked, if he has succeeded in wndiug through the almost interminable message of Mr. P-dk, that (hat official dignitary has carefully abstained from making honorable mention of the name of the General under wh nn our soldiers on the Rio Grande have won the Kurds which are everywhere accorded to them for their bravery. Why is this? Would Mr. Polk, in view of the universal condem nation which is justly dealt out to him for involving the country in an unnecessary and unjml war, endeavor to balance olf, with the credit of those vie to. ries, this heavy weight of odium f No language is sufficiently strong to convey the scorn which this little manoeuvre should receive. The North American notices this effort at " stealing the lion's skin " in this language : " Has it ever happened before in the history of civil ized nations, that an officer I ke (ieri. Taylor, who un- iler circumstances ol such extreme disadvantages twice nitscked and defeated a force nearly double the number of his own, and afterwards stormed and carried a loriihcd city in the faro ot difficulties apparently in surmountable, has been so shamefully misused by Ins government, mat in me oineiai promulgation o the i Total estimated expenditure $14,7-11,71 M Tins sum is composed of the following particulars: Civil list, foreign intercourse, and miscellaneous $ii.oii,3n!t m Army proper 0,:i70,'.l3 Volunteers 17,!W,:i:i (K) Fort ilicjlioits, ordnance, arm'g imhtia Ac Ui'.tfi." 00 reunions Indian Department Navnl establishment .... Iutcrc.it on Public Debt . iMtf-Mi '0 00 Lti.UCt 00 H, nu4,77 74 I, 40r,344 U $lo,7Hl,7c4 fit Deduct total means for the service of the fiscal year ending June 30, Id 18, 37,,,WinT7 09 Excess of expenditures over means 1st July, If ld $H,r,(;o,7'.Jf; 54 "This excess is based on the assumption that the whole amount of five millions is nuMnndmg of Treasury noteB authorized by the act of iWd July, r4ti, under a renewed authority now requested to be conferred by Congress to issue the same; but as the whole amount cannot be outstanding at the same time, on account of the nu oilier of notes cancelled before a new not, ia issued, the excess of expenditures over means, on the 1st of July 1H-H, n,ou!d In- estimated at nineteen millions nf dollars, which will cover all exMnditurcs, including that of the war, if continued up lo that dale." Nottni Ctnoi.isA. Mr. Rayner has introduced into the Legislature of North Carolina, a bill to re dis battles he has won, his name has been altogether sup-' 'r''t the Stale for the election of members of Congress pressed? lias it ever before happened that while a j The Raleigh Register says of the bill "It is almost urenlfnl people were engaged in chnunliiiti the praises impossible In arrange a scheme for re-districting the o their ncktiowicdgi'd nero, and preparing lor hun , DW,t t nicu whiimi imiy represent trie lecliugs aim honorable memorials and offerings, tho delegated rep- wishes of the people, without giving the Wligs seven reKeiiHlive of that people, spenkmg in their behalf to memliers to the Democrats two; ind yet, the Whigs, the whole world, passed by his arhicvmenls in dispara-' Wl11' 11 majority in the popular vote, ranging from live gut tr and scornful silence? Never. The pssl can : '"'i'M theusand, as evidenced by repealed tests, have furnish no parallel. I taken oiily,irr districts, leaving tue Democrats tkrrt To what nan this most extraordinary omission on ' rcrlaiu, with the Ninth District, which, if lhey can the part of lne President be attributed? U was not i CftrrJ' g"n, ns they did in KTt, will give themour leeause by giving proper praise Iu the General who 1 members of Congress to llu Whigs Jirc."llost. lour, led our armies, he feared tn make the war itself popu- - 1 nr. To accomplish this end he has exhausted all Hie ' A "lUttn Murky" tlnvranisrsv. The St. Louis nrls of his rheioiic. It was not because by withhold j Itepublicnu of November ,thusatates the e(unl con iug due credit from a successful lender, he sought to i diliou of the Government disbursing officers at Santa repress military ardor. It has been his constant effort to excite a belligerent spin!. It wns not because he regarded the battles of Palo Alto, Resnca de la Palms and Monterey as unimportant. He has proclaimed tltcnt as among Hie tuosi sinking and honorable conflict olmodoru warfare. hat, then, could have been hia object ? It was to stifle the srniimeni of national gratitude, lest its expression should elevate Tovlor above himself; and to gratify the bnsesl nf all base passions, envy, lie has degraded the high station he (ills, by a meanness, winch is only equalled by its folly." HiKuri-AH Dm ik in Viiioikia. We learn from the Romney Intelligencer that a destructive iiinlndy called " soru throat," is racing in the counties nf HampshircamlPcmltctou, in Virginia. Many children have died. The disease is represented to be s loathsome and wretchedbmalady, which has thus far bullied the skill of the medical fit cully. llMtuMTinN or Ji ihik Corn. The Cincinnati (iotrtit of Saturday says: "We understand that Charles D. Collin, Esq. yesterday forwnrded to Co-IttintMis his resignation nf (he Judgeship id' the Superior Court of Cincinnati, to take r fleet on (he last dny nf I he present month. With refrrrnce to the causes of tins step, we are not informed ; but we know that (he announcement of the fact will be received with great regret, by the mr miners of the Cincinnati liar, and the public generally." Fo "They are without speeirfunds, although the agents of a hard ntonru Government. They look a very inconsiderable amount of such money with them, but an abundance of paper money. 1 hey have lo make their purchases and pay the soldiers in ' Government checks," or "war warrants," and this description of funds is at a discount of fm per cent , if it can Ira pnsscd at all; indeed, one transaction is alluded to which shows a depreciation of tternty jiri per cent, And as a last resort, lhey have been compelled to trend sn express to Si. Lotus for one hundred thousand dol-firs in specie, which may arrive, with good luck, in February next. This is (he actual condition of the financial detriment of thin hard-money Governments tt exists in New Mexico. 'I he trnr tenrrsnft Government paper money nrr there as we charged ; tlicy are ata tremendous discount, and thenlliccraaiid soldiers are aiihVring for want of their pay, and the disburs. tng ntitcers compelled in resort to desperate, cxpedi. ents iu order to keep tho machinery of tho army in motion." BtnrriT or Ahtk.timho. The. Southern Stan dard tells a story of a man iu London who determined tn spend all he made during the first year in advertif tng. He soon found that it was impossible, for the simple reason that the more he advertised, the more he made ; and altera strenuous effort to get rid of Ins money in advertising, he had to give it up. Wednesday, December 10, 1H10. IN SENATE. j Prayer by Rev. Mr. Freeze. pr.TiTiosi ritesKNTKn. By Mr. B:ivr,ii, from citizens of Warren county. to authorize the people lo vote on tho License,question. The Ciimr presented tho Annual Report of the Auditor of State. i By Mr Komi, from the Clerk of Wyondott, with , returns of votes, and of his having forwarded copies sccordiug to law, which, with the returns as presented by the Chair, were ret erred to the Judiciary Cumuli tu-c. STIKUISfl COMMITTrCI. Mr. rr.iiKis from lite committee, to which was re ferred the petition of Micajah T. Williams, reported by bill, which was laid on the table. Mr. GoniiAnii wished to say that he differed from the committee, it being a minority report. Mr. Bi;a!, from the committee, to which was referred the petition of the Magnetic Telegraph Company, reported by bill. Laid on the table. Air. Eiiur.iiTos, from the committee, to which was referred the joint Resolution lo print one quarter of the number of all documents in the Oeriuan luiiguage, reported the same back without recommendation. Mr. E. observed he had seen the printer, who did not think the translation belonged to him, and did not seem solicitous about ttie job. He therefore, thought the form of I Ik- resolution was the best fur the object in view. Mr. Coomus replied, that the chairman had misapprehended his object in requesting a re-commitment. He had met the printer on the street, and had been informed by hnn, that he was prepared to print in German ; and would do so iu any oilier language, the copy of course, being supplied. On a proposition moved by ih e gentleman, to amend, by sinking out "and prinled, ' Mr. Rti; n r.i.i! remarked, aa Scott did nt care much aboul it, he thought it would be preferablo eve ry way, to entrust the whole matter to the discretion ot ttie secretary ol Bialc. After some further remarks, the question was then taken on (he amendment, and lost, 10 to u, Oa the question of ttie adoption of the resolution Mr. Perkins observed he had always voted for the most liberal minuter ol copies ol all public documents, and a fair proportion of German. He thought the Hamilton Setintors estimate altogether ion high. 1 he resolution struck him as no improvement at any rate on the old practice, as the cost would be greater by a rule applicable to so many documents, many ot which img.ii not ne ueemea so unmriant. I lie resolution was then snooted 17 to The Bill to repeal the Registry Law was ordered to a tiurd ream n g and passed. on n ins or Tiir. iav. Mr Ewisn irare notice of a bill to alter the charter ot t mcinitati. Mr. Coohhs, to allow the county of Gallia to bor row money for certain purposes. Mr. MmrnTos moved to tako up bill for appoint ing Printer for the Senate. A discussion ot considerable length ensued on the amendment nf Mr. Goddard, requiring security for re . 41I ..an.. ......i l. I Til... i. ri.i,i..j Mr. Beau, and Mr. rord participated in the debate, when the vote was taken on amendment and lost 13 lo The question now oecnrrinir on the Resolution. Mr, Fcktey moved an amendment, striking out Samuel .iieiiary ami inserting r.u it. luitpen. A division lieing culled for, the miration on striking out was tost lit to 7. The Senate took a recess. 3 o'clock, P. M. Mr. Coo win took the floor and went into a long and able exKiaition of State printing its progressive expenses as a part of progressive Democracy. AVe ui.iu uiv unr noie mure imiy hi annieoiner lline.j Mr. Sn rami moved an adjournment. Mr. Oliis demanded (he ayes and noes 1G to 17 lost. Mr. Kia mnved to amend by adding a proviso that (lie work shall nc done in the same manner and prices, and estimated by the same rules that now govern the contractors. Mr. W u.'ii moved further to amend the amendment by providing the resolution should not tie so conitru cd as to violate any law of this State, or any con tract to which it is a party lost 10 to 17. Mr. Kimi'i amendment was then aureed to. Mr. Ei Ki.v.r moved an ajourndmeiil, upon which motion Mr. Edgerton demanded the ayes and noes lu to 17 lost. Mr. GotmAiui took the floor, referred at some lengtli lo thu singular provisions of this lull he did not want an rcmr, he wanted a rrasim, whereas wo had nut had even an aitolngy for an excuse. Mr. G. here went into an exposition of the imiwri ous necessity id' providing by law for pruning. Large outlays must be made tunc renin red for preparation The Senate could meet and select its ollicers at once, but il no provision should have been made lor its printing, its position might bo an awknard one and should be guarded against, as the custom ever since the for mation o the State had so lar sanctioned. Rut the speaker had descended upon the floor to establish a principle. Well, sir, (his was a very remark able way of establishing a principle (he name of Sim Mrdary and the principle must go together. The way the resolution was originally introduced would have made it a still more remarkable principle. The usual way of enquiry by committee or otherwise, wns lout siuiit of. He should, indeed, have objected to the prm-ci f,l r in blank, and most particular)' so when filled with thu name of Sain Medary. Don't like In employ a man sir, who has evaded the law by so many singular devices. Custom he knew was very imperious but it never sanctioned wrong. Corruptions always crept in by small beginnings. We might, sir, appro-pnate the small thing on our desk, placed there fur our convenience hut it would be uo less reprehensible, became some one hud stolen similar conveniences before. Then a very important provision in all such contrasts was quantity thu amount to be- done. It stii'iusly arte c ted all similar mm tracts and was an essential clement in the one which this resolution would partially annull. (The Reporter is obliged to cut short all further re. marks by tho rnnge the discussion took occupying nearly five hours.) Mr. EnoEHToN, in reply, observed that Sam Medary seemed to be the burden of the argument on the other side his iniquities, Ac, Now ho could bring forward in the same way the inquities of banks but he had no belief In cither. The question on adjournment being again lost, Mr. PfcHKiNs anid he felt bound to say a few words. His remarks were mainly in reply to the remarks of Mr. Olds and Mr. Edgerton on the progressive Democracy every flung wns progressive. Truth he proceeded to say we are taught is etrrnsl. Time cannot change it. It stands now, as ever, immutable. The power of steam is the same now as at the dawn of civilizationexperience and science only, has developed its powers. A critical analysis wns then given of the requirements of the Constitution in this matter, and on the validity nnd sanctity of contracts made by the united action of both Houses. (We may be able hereafter to give a more full report of his remarks, as no justice could Ih done by analysis.) Mr. Haiitk alluded briefly to the similarity of tho situation of the U. S. Semite in ld40 and its action in the premises, to the course now pursued by the mnjority. Mi. Ecklky now moved an amendment, to strike out Medary and insert any person who will do it at the lowest rates which wns ruled out by the chnir, as a division being called for, the question to " strike out " had already been before tho Senate. On motion to recommit with instructions to insert any other person in pluce of Sain Medsry, a division was called for and tho motion to recommit was lost 1G to 17. Mr. EcKi.r.t hero took the floor, and went nt some length into the contracts and expenses for printing, giving the amount, and contrasting the differences. Mr. Oi.m replied, followed by Mr. Coombs, who explained several points touched upon by Mr. Olda. Mr. OoiiuAnit, here requested tunc to examine the references made by Mr. Harte, and some other points, nnd therefore moved an adjournment, it being alrendy very lute. 1 lie Senate relused oy a vote ot tij to 17. Mr. G. then moved to recommit to the judiemry committee, with instructions to strike out Samuel Me- dary, and insert those holding the present contracts, ns thu object of the gentlemen on the other side would be salitdicd in sustaining their principle, snd their side by noiding uy contracts solemnly made lost, lb to 17-Mr. Wki.su then moved further to amend, by striking out all after " Ucsohcd," and insertthnt the Clerk be instructed to contract at the lowest rates; which. on suggestion of Mr- Coombs, was so modified as to declare limber, lhey should conform to the present usages in all respects lost, IGto 17. Mr. M AitTiK ol rayette, moved a proviso, that the rales paid should nut exceed what it can bo procured to be done for by any person, whatsoever lost Kilo 17. Hie question being now on the adoptiunot the resolution, Mr Foko offered the following proviso, that the Clerk shall not violate any law defining his duties. After some remarks from Mr. Recmeliu, and also from Mr. Goddard, of his efforts to separate the public printing from the press, and the annihilation of all the good purposed to bo effected by this resolution, the vole on Mr. Ford's proviso, stood 1G to 17. Mr. Coombs here said, he would offer one more nmendment, which should oblige the printer engaged to do the work, to give bond to the amount of jft.'iOOO, for the faithful discharge of his duties; which wus lost by the same vote. The question on the resolution, was now taken, and adopted by the following vote: Ayes Messrs. Bean, Beaver, Coombs, Eckley, Ford, Goddard, Hastings, Hopkins, Johnson, Lewis, Madeira, Martin of Fayette, Perkins, Stutsou, Welsh, nnd vviison iu. Noks Messrs. Cronise, Edgerton, Ewinp;, Gra ham, Harte, King, Mackall, Martin of Columbiana, Reid, Reemelin, Spindler, Thornhtll, Utter, Wheeler, Witlord, Wincgarner, and speaker 17. I he Senate then adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Prayer by the Hey. Mr. Hand ail. rr.TiTioits. By Mr. Wiiitrihor, from Aaron Putnam and TG others, voters of Preble county, on the license ques tion. Laid on the table. By Mr. Ct rtim, from A. IL Moss and 103 others. citizens of Eric county, asking for amendments to the new Tnx Law. Referred to the Finance committee. By Mr. Vallaniuoham, from IS ladies from Saline, tierson county: also Hi leirnl voters of the same place; also 3G minors' of tho saino place on the li cense question. Laid on the table. By Mr. Convrnsr, memorial of the Hamilton coun ty Bar for the establishment of a court of review and district court in chancery. Also, a memorial from tin same bar, in relation to juries in Hamilton county. Referred to Judiciary Committee. By Mr. Noni.r. of Seneca, from G. Longwell and Jacob S. Staley, for a law authorizing the sale of sec. tion Hi in Antrim township, Wyandotte county. He. ferred to Mr. Noble. By the same gentleman, from II. R. DimmitL in re gard to the School Laws. Referred to the committee on Common Schools and School Lands. By Mr. Fimifik, from Jncoh Gree and 44 others. asking Hie election of H. N. Curtiss and Thomas Wentworth as Associate Judges of Paulding county. Laid on the table. By Mr. Wii.boji, from T4d citir.ensnf Warren coun ty ladies and gentlemen on the license question. latri on ine lame. By Mr. Ri.Kr.,frmn Hiram P. Ferris and 137 eiti. liens of Medina county, asking for the election nf Jo. siah Piper and Henry Ilosuter, as Associate Judges of said county. Laid on the table. RIM.S or LKAVK. Mr. IUush, pursuant to notice, introduced a bill to nuthoriie the sale of school section Hi, in township '2 , range 'jd, in Richland county, Ac, which was read the first time. m. rents or rtasiujo rnvmTTfrs. Mr. Wahhf.1, from the Committee on Benevolent Institutions, to whom had been referred a resolution relating to a certain lunatic in Montgomery counlv. reported the same back and recommended its passage. Agreed to. the same gentleman, from Hie samo Committee, reported back the resolution in rrg.rd to printing ex-Ira copies of the report of (he officers of the Deal and I'ltniu Asylum, with amendments as follows: print 4000 copies in English, 1 000 in German, and &O0 in English for the ollicers of the Institution. Mr. TniMHt.K, of Highland, moved to amend by in serting 100 copies in German for the use of the Institution. Carried. And the resolution as amended was adopted. m.ro ms or si:i.vct ionMiTTrr.s, Mr. Law nr. ii k, from the Select Committee to which was referred uie ciiiion oi u. b. unapp and others, re port rd a bill In incorporate the First Regular lUptist Church nf Bcllefonlaine. Read the first time. Mr. 1 rui. rr, from the select committee to whom was referred the petition of certain citizens of Jack son county, reported a bill for the opening of a free turnpike road in Jackson county; read the first lime. Mr. Mi tiiirw, trom the select committee to whom was referred the petition of citizens of Lagrange, in Jefferson county, reported a bill tor tho incorporation of Lagrange; read the first time. Mr. Bhowji, from the select committee to whom was referred the petition of Win. J. Mt Kinney and others, report' d a hill tn restore D. Bruwder to the rights of citizenship ; read the first time. ormihs or tiik iv. The Cn un laid before the House the annual report of the Auditor of Stale. Laid un the table and ordered lo be printed. Mr. Bi an offered a resolution, requiring the committee on Public Works and Public Lands In inquire into the expediency f selling the public works and public lands of this State, ana applying the proceeds towards paying the public debt. Referred to the coin mittce on Finance. The Chaih announced the following select com initte on the Black Laws, viz: Messrs. Blske, Smith of lftHitfoK, Bennett, Russell of Partagt, and II or ton. Mr. F.i.i. iso! iilfered a resolution rcuuinnir the Ju diciary Committee to inquire into the expediency of repealing the .Uu section of the law relaling to pro-ceedmgs in Chancery, passed March 14,131, Ko ferred to the Judiciary committee. The House then resolved itself into committee of (he whole Mr. Dial in the chair, and considered House bill No ft, relating tn the election of Road Supervisors, and reported the same back lo the House with one amendment, Mr. Hi AkK moved tn refer the hill and amendment to the committee on Roads and Highways agreed to Ou motion of Mr. Smith, of Hamilton, the resolu lions introduced by Mr. Vallandigham, relating to the Mexican war, were taken up. Mr. Smith, of Hamilton, addressed the House. Ho reviewed the csuse which had defeated the party in Pennsylvania and New York, He said Hie result in New York was produced by a coalition between tho Whigs and Anti-Renters ; and this coalition would prove (he ruin of the Whig party for the next twenty yenrs. He continued his remarks lo some length. Mr. Hi Axe followed. His remarks will be given at length to-morrow. The House limk a recess, 3 aVroft, P .V The House resumed the consideration of Mr. Vat land'ghnm'a resolutions, Mr. Mit ai.i r said that while our army had bared their bosoms in defense of the rights of their country, we here arc divided into patties parties for and agninst the wsr for and agniut the country. He had hern brought up to consider as right the motto " mir country right or wrong "-especially when involved m war. lie reviewed that portion of the contents of the Governor's Message, and the Inaugural Address, relating to the Mexican war; and said tint these contents were calculated and intended to wound ths feelings of Uiosa iu tliis body who were upholding the arms ot the go-iiernl administration, and were worthy the head of an infidel and the heart of a Turk. He claimed that if the cauflPH of the war wero believed to be wrong by anv nuriv. thai nnriv wm hound, b everv fcelintr of justice and patriotism, to withhold its denunciation of those catifes until the war was ended, lie remamea at length on the transactions at Camp Washington, lo show that it was favoritism which had placed Cols. Mitchell and Curtis at the head of their regiments the fnvoriteism of Governor Bartlcy. He stated at length whnt he conceived to be the causes of the war, and said he considered it a just war, a righteous war. . Mr. WuiTHinfiK replied to Mr. Metcalfe. The Reporter regrets that he has not the notes from which to write nut a symqmia of Mr. W s remarks. He was most happy in the choice of his material. To illustrate the degree of confidence which the Locofoco party repose in Mr. Polk, Mr. W.read some of the resolutions ndopted at Locofoco conventions in Clermont county, in Williams county, and in other places ; and also some additional remarks of the Statesman All-denouncing, in tho severest terms, the duplicity of Mr, . Polk in the Oregon question. These, Mr. W. rightly contended, were good evidence of the confidence of thu party. And lie thought they judged Mr. Polk correctly, for, as he conceived, that official gentleman was entitled to the conlidence of no one. The mem-hers of the Locofoco party had complained severely of the language applied by Air. Bebb, to Mr. Polk's war movements ; but Mr. Bi bb had not used language one half so seven as thut used by the public meetings of the party. Mr. Wltitridgo's extracui and comments fell like sledge-hammer blows upon the frail defences by which gentlemen hud endeavored to hedge the-President round. I lo thought lhey could not explain . away these evidences of the want of confidence m the President, entertained by his own party, unless they did it on the theory ot "progression, j ai uiv of Mr Whttridge's remarks, the House adjourned. Thimduy December 17, INI0. IN SENATE. . - PETITIONS PHKflKNTED. By Mr. Coomus, of 333 citizens of Jackson county, praying that the 3d Monday of April may be set apart . for tiie pfoplo to decide by vole whether licenses to sell intoxicating drinks shall be granted within (heir respective districts. Also, of 4il citizens of Lawrence county, for ths election of Salmon Reckard, of said county, an Associate Judge of Common Pleas. Also, of 34 citizens of Gallia county, for the election of A. T. Holcomb as President Judge of the cjlh Judicial Circuit. By Mr. Stutsou, of 32 citizens of School District No. (i, in Jefferson township, Madison county, asking for the passage of an act to authorize Common School Directors to apportion the school fund between district school snd Wvst Jefferson Academical institute in aid district. The Chair announced the annual Report from Bonrd of Public Works. Laid on the table. The Chair also presented a package of further depositions in the case of Levi Cox. Referred to com mittee on Privileges and Elections. A joint resolution from the House, admitting a certain lunatic into the State Asylum, by petition from Commissioners and Court ot Coumun rleasot ii out go me ry county. Also, a joint resolution to print a certain number of copies of report trom Deaf and Dumb Asylum laid on tho table. Mr. Hr.KMKLitt moved to take up resolution colling upon Auditor of Slate for certain information was amended by some slight alterations, and then adopted. Mr. El klry moved to take up joint resolution to go into certain elections lost. Mr. Ciombs gave notice of a protest against the late resolution of the Senate tn the appointment of Sain Medary as Printer to the Senate, to be entered on tho journals. l lie senate men went into committee oi uie wnoie on the orders of the day. Mr. Pcnains in the chair. nnd after some time spent therein, reported back bill providing for compensation to owners of private pro perty taken tor public works, with sundry amendments. Recommitted lo committee on Judiciary. Also, bill for collation of laws in Hamilton county, nqtorted back without amendment, and referred lo Messrs. Ewing and Reemohn. Also, bdl for a more general distribution of the laws. Referred to Judiciary committee. Also, bill to authorize suits in insurance contracts to to be brought in the county where made, with verbal amendment, which was engrossed for third reading. Also, bill lo repeal 4th section of an act to protect purchasers at judicial and tnx sales, with one amendment, and was then referred to committee on Judiciary. Mr. W ki.c h then moved to take up resolution to go into certain elections. Lost 1G to 17. Mr. Rurwr.t.iN movtd to tako up resolutions on Mexican W ar and other matters. Lost. The Senate then took a recess. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Moonr. rrTiTioas. By Mr. Bi.akk, from Harriet H. Kimball, Sophia Deuiing, and l!'7 other ladies of Medina comity, on the License question also, from Harmon Canfield and 4'i others, citizens of the same county, ou tho same subject laid on the table. By the same gentlemen, from Charles Castle and "!f others, citizens of Medina county, asking a re teal of the Illack Laws also, irom Pamucl II. liradl'-y anq M others, citizens of the snine county, asking that tho colored population of the State may be allowed to participate in Hie lienclita ol the School t una refer red to the appropriate committees. By Air. iilcr ahi.akh, Irom AM red Uoufflsas, wm. M. Cox snd l'4 others, relating lo tho erection of the w county ot Chester referred to Hie committee un New Counties. By Mr. Smith, of Hamilton, from James Beattev and 4 others, creditors of the (treat Miami Turnpike company relerrrd to the committee on Claims. ffy the same ircnllcmnn, from It. II. Oossin and 40 others, citizens of Hamilton county, on the Licenso question laid ou (he table. Iiy Mr. 1 Hinsi.r, or Muskingum, Irom II. n. Mc Clay and others of Muskmgum county, on the Licenso question laid on the table. hy Air. IniMai.E, ol Highland, from a, jiice and others of Highland county, on the Licenso qucstiou laid on lite lame. By Mr. Hiaaran, from Anthony Htalion, for a change nf name. Referred tn a select committees of two Messrs. Ilibhsrd and Hines. By the same gentleman, from the ministers and del, gates to the Ohio Baptist State Convention, held in Lebanon, Ma V0, IH-1G, asking the repeal of so much I (he laws relating tn colored persona of this State as infringe upon their personal safety, their right of prop erty, and their religious principles. Referred to tho elect committee on the Illack uaws. By Mr. Ci.ark of Franklin, from Jas. Kilbnurn and others, in relation tn damages sustained by the re peal ol the charter of the Coiumnus and eamtusky Turnpike Company. Alto, from E. Griswold and others, on lite same subject. Referred to the commit tee on claims. By Mr. McGnrw, from John Edie, relating to Uie estate of a deceased colored person in Harrison county. Referred to the judiciary committee. BILLS oa I.KAVB. Mr. Ltwftiti-K, in pursuance of previous notice. in'rodiiced a bill Iu amend the act entitled "an act ta amend the severs) sets now in force in relation lo the sale of lands forfeited to Hie State for thenon-payment of taxes," passed March 1'J, lf45. Head Uu the first time. Also, a bill to quiet land titles in the Virginia Mili tary District north west of the Ohio River. Head lh lirst time. Mr. Warrks, in pursuance of previous notice, in troduced a bill tn anlhnrive and empower the Fund Lommisstonera ol Hamilton eottnlv ta sell and con vey a certain lot in Hie city of Cincinnati. Head th first turn. Mr. Wil son, in pursuance of previous notice. In. tmduced a bill to amend the act establishing Hoard of County Com miss toners, passed March 5, 1631, Head flie first time. Mr. Williams, nf Coshocton, in pursuance of pre-lions notice, introduced a bill lo amend the criminal laws of the Stale so a to diteitse with tiie punish im nt of death in all cases. Head the first time. iikroHT or ski. net r ommittkks, Mr. Num.., of Seneca, from the Select Commillc to which aa referred the petition of sundry citizen of Antrim, in Wyandotl county, repotted by bill. Head the first lime. Mr. Hmni.an,from the Select Committee, to which was referred the petition of Anthony Stahon, rejiorU ed by bill. Read the first time. OttlltRB or tiik Mr. Mr. tliRarttn, fur the purpose of giving the mem Iters of the House an opjMiftunity to attend the Slat TeiiiHraueo Convention, moved aa adjournment- disngreed to. On motion, tho House resolved itself into a committee ol the whole, Mr. Kai.i.h in the rhaii, and considered House bills Nos. H and 0, and alter some time steut therein, the committee mac and reported back Ihcse bills, which were sevcrslly referred. A message was received from the Senate, notifying the House of the passage of a law repealing Ih registry act read the first time. Also, the passagv of a resolution, relating to lh printing nt a portion of the public documents in Iht) Oermau language referred lo the committee on public punting. The Huuse sgsin resolved ilself into committee of the whole, Mr. McTAiu.Aat) in the chair, and rv ported bark certain bills, winch were severally referred. The Chair announced the following wleet commit Ice on the license question, vis : Messrs. Bunnell llaiiistit, Kennoii, Rivek, Noble ofSmtca, and Btowu

WEE U Y 0 0 JOURNAL. VOLUME xxxvir. COLUMBUS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1846. NUMBER 17. I'UUI.ISHUr) K.V'KKV WBDNKSBAY MOKNINU, Y WILLIAM B. THRALL. Olfico in the Journnl Huildinff. south-east corner of High treet anil .Sugar alloy. T K RMS: Tiiiikc Dollars rv.il annum, wliirh may be discharged by tho payment of Two Dollars in advance, ami free of poMaga. or of per cciiluge to AnntH or Collectors. TJio journal is also publtuhcd daily during the session of tho Legislature, mid thrice a work the remainder of tlio year for 5 and three times a week, yearly, for 1. WEDNESDAY KVUNING, December 10, 1810. Now Issues. It in quite apparent that tlio Locofnco party nro satisfied nt lust, that they cannot palm themselves upon the State of Ohio on their old issues, and are there-fore now actively casting about to contrive some new issues with which to go before the people. We thtu account for the very extravngant and sitnultaneau onset made by thai figment of the party represented in the columns of the Ohio Statesman and on the floor of the Legislature, upon Gov. Bkhb and his Inaugural Addreas. The distortions and contortions perpetrated by the Orators in the Uouae of Representative, while rehearsing the Statesman editorials, aro "a caution" to the market people who happen to be within sound of their voices. One might imagine from their agonizing that Gov. Bebb had uttered aonie awfully treasonable sentiment, which ib to consign hi name and memory to perpetual infamy. We are assured they have procured it to be translated "into the German Ian- gunge," with a view to publishing a large edition, for the use of that class of our population. We will not undertake to answer for the fidelity of the translation ; but if fair play is observed in that par tir.ular, we care not how many lhey print and circu late" the more the merrier." Nor, if I hey are tired of their old issues of hard money, and free trade, and low wages, do we object to their trying their hand at something new. And if they have a penchant for Gov. Bebb why tliny may just "let slip the dogs of war." The Whigs will be on hand and ready for them. Two things are certain : that they arc tired of their old is-nuus,and that they nro seeking for new ones. Old Land marks. Jn these days of great professinna, when the advocates of Executive usurpations would have us swallow their crude dogmas aa pure Republican doctrine. it would be well if young nnd heated parlizau would top occasionally and see whether they are treading in the footsteps of the Republican fathers they pro fess so much to venerate. We arc now called upon to sanction a Presidential war of comment. It iscall- od a Democratic war, to extend thu blessings trt freedom and to protect ou rights. Mr. Polk, in his ines age of last year, quoted the sentiment of Monroe, advanced in H23, protesting against the active inter position ot European governments in tho affairs of the American continent, North and South. Mr. Polk however gave it an application to tho continent of AWA America only, and made it tho foundation of holding on to Oregon up to 64-40. This claim on Oregon has been relinquished, and he has gone to war for new territory in another direction. Now it may be useful, just at this lime, to see how the maxim of Mr. Monroe was met and understood by at least one of the Fathers of Democracy. Mr. Jefferson, in a letter to Monroe, deemed it important to establish an u American System " in opposition to the systems of Europe "lo maintain our own principle, not (o depart from it." He confessed he had lleport of the Hourutttry of tho ISuvy. Wo clip the following synopsis of the report of tho Secretary of the Navy, from the Philadelphia U. S. Gazette : The Mediterranean squadron has not been continu ed during the last year, but it is proposed to revive it as soon as circumstances wilt permit. The station at Malion lias been discontinued, at the earnest request of the Portuguese Government and measures are in progress lur the removal ot the public stores at thai place. The East India Squadron, consisting of the Columbus 74. and the sloop Vinuennes, is supposed to have sailed for Japan nnd Kninaclitilka, in the month of May or June last, and to have returned to Macao about this time, lhey will probably commence their Homeward cruise, via tho North Pacific, in January or February next. Orders were sent to Corn. Hiddlc in January last, to proceed lo the West Coast of Mexico and assume the command of the squadron there ; hut no aekiiowl- Igmetit ot them has been received at the Depart ment. The Brazil squadron consists of the frigate Colum bus, Commander Ritchie, and the brig Bainbridge, Lieut. Commanding Kcimmngton, under Coinmodoru Rosseau. The African squadron consists of the frig- uU; United States, the sloop Marion, brigs Dolphin nnd Boxer, and store ship Southampton cKi guns in ail. A full and interesting narrative is given of the ope rations of thu Pauilic squadron since the war, both under Commodore Blout and Commodore Stockton, and copies are annexed of the otlicial report of these officers. The squadron now consists of the Savan nah, the Congress, frigates ; the sloops Portsmouth, Levant, Warren and Cyaue; schooner Shark, and store ship Lne. I he razee Independence is on her way out with Com. Shubriuk, who, on his arrival, will assume command of thu squndron, and the sloop Preble has sailed for the same destination. The doings of the Home Squadron nrc altio fully narrated, and copies are annexed of the ollicial re. ports of Commodore Conner, in reference to the blockade, the designs on Alvurado, the a flair at To. banco, and the taking of Tnmpico. Full justice is done to the Commanders of both these squadrons, in whom the confidence of the deportment seems unabated. Extracts from the instructions under which they acted, show also n disposition on the part of tho Government to avoid all collision with Mexico if possible. The vessels comprising the navy of Texas seem to have been found unworthy of repair, with the exception of the Austin, which is at Pciisscola; the others have been ordered to be sold. The estimates of the department are based on the employment of ten thousand men, though no more than eight thousand five hundred are now in service. Authority is asked to build four sea stenmboats, to be employed in connection with our squadrons abroad. The practicability of the dry dock nt New York is not doubled, and the work is urged upon the favorable attention of Congress. A dock at Fensucola in nlso recommended, unit oth; i improvement, to increase tho efficiency of the yard at that place. The restrictions on the Memphis work adopted nt the last session of Congress, it is thought may be advantageously removed.The exclusive employment of naval officers as nt-val storekeepers ubroiul, is not thought to be wise, and a modification of the law on the subject is recommended.The Naval School is spoken of in terms of approbation, and the same appropriation is nuked for as was had last year. A suitable notice is also given lo the observatory where valuable operations are beginning to attract the attention they deserVe. An addition to the number of Assistant Surgeons is very much lo be desired, and the department also recommends an increase in the rank and file of the ma. rine corps and in the number of warrant officers. The report concludes with advising that authority be given to the President to appoint one nut of five or six mid shipmen nt large, irrespective of the place of residence of the person appointed; provision might thus he fill KM DAY i;Vi:MNG, December 17,1840. m bn.i(..pirwr f.ir f.ti.n l,nt m wn wnaihl it made for cases of peculiar merit which nre now ex'jlu' could never be obtained but by war - he wanted j 'Innt1,il,g ia "id in l,w 'Purt of the ,,f it, because he felt that the control which, with Flo- j i'r'j"" sury cnfines himself to a faithful nnrra-rida Point, this Island would give us over the Gulf tifl tive of the doings of tho Navy with a few practical Mexico, and thu countries and isthmus bordering on I suggestions such as ure mentioned above. His re. it, as well as all those whose waters flow into it, would Jill up the measure of our political well being." But lie was willing to give up this vision of glory because of the consequences it would involve. Hu thenproceeds 11 1 could honestly, therefore, join in the declaration port is a very interesting one. For the Ohio Male Journal. At a meeting of a number of Urn citizens of Co. lumbils, held at the Hull of the Mechanics' Institute, on Tuesday evening, Dec. I Ith, for the purpose of devising a plan for providing n fur on practicable, the means ol geii'-ral inlelleeluiil improvement in lultiui- proposed, tnat we aim not at tut acipusttion oj any oj . , Ml(. i,.cllir(.- u)rnrv. nm ,,i,rrwi tktur piUMCMion, that we will not stand in the way of Alfred Kelley, Esq, was railed to the Chair, and any amicable arrangement between them the South j John W. Andrews appointed secretary. American provinces and the mother country. What " "I,,,,"n 'Mr- Galloway, it whs . ni ,.i Haul ml. That a committee of five be appointed by a commentary is the annexation of Texas, against the t . ... ' V . . ' ' . ...... I the Chairman to prepare such pbm ns to them may protean of Mexico ! Hut, tint h r. will rror, h(... ,....., oll. ..... ,,.- f lllL..... icith all our means, the forcible interposition of any jtllJi nn, ,t they report the snine on Sahird.iy even- othi'r power, ai auxiliary, stipendiary, or untlrr any other farm or protrtt, and unit especially, their transfer to ant power by eowjitrnt, i-kion, or acquisition in any other way. 1 should think it, therefore, advisable, thU ill Executive should encourage the British government to continuance in the disposition expressed, by an assurance of his concurrence with them as far as his authority goes; and Ihit as it may lead to war, the declaration ol which requires an act of Congress, the ense th.tll be UtUi brnre Arm for consideration at their first meeting, and under the reasonable ax'ct in which it is seen by himtclf." These are modorat", smiul views, drawn from the spirit o our Republican creed, and based on the policy of Washington and the Fathers of our country and government. Tin? action of the government, therefore, tn support ol them, had weight. Lei the reflecting weigh well the teachings of experience. Let them put conquest and bad faith in one side of the cale, and the Constitution and our Republican maxims in the other ait! thru thnast. EiTr.Nwn or Hi.Avrnr. The Cincinnati Enquirer remarks:" We have but to repeat our disapproval of all intermeddling Abolitionists with the established institutions nf the South, and our determination to uphold all tho compromises of the Constitution upon the subject of slavery. But wecannol be asked no, that is not the word, we caun U be eumptllrd in go further, and agree that the free labor voters of llw Noith and West shall be nude suicidally subservient to the new creation andextensi in of slavery." " Cannot be tamprltrd." We shall see. New Books." Allowau; or Incidents of Life and Adventure in the Ricky Mountains. By an Amateur Traveller. Edited by J. Watson Webb." Surh is tho title of a brace of beautiful volumes laid upon mir table by Whiting A lluiilmgton. We have not had lime to read them ; but we would presume at once, from, tho title of the work and the name ol the editor, that a pleasant and profitable hour could be spent over their neat, white looking pages. A contemporary says "those who delight in hair breadth escapes from accident by fire and flood, without wandering from their homes to seek them, will be very apt to buy these vol. times. In opening them lhey will be slrui k with the surprising beauty of thu typography, and the excellence of the snow-white piper. In reading them they will find themselves lost among fictions as hold as those of Marryatt, and facta as thrilling aa thoao of Kendall."Ma. Bui h a c an. This gentleman has always felt it to be his duty, regardless of the rules, it would appear, which govern honorable opponents, to malign the character of Mr. Clay. The put ho played in the great conspiracy of lr'JI, it was supposed, was j ullicieilt In surfeit his appetite for political scheming of that peculiar character ; but it npitesrs that he look an active part in the circulation of disreputable tales, derogatory to the character of Mr. Clay, in the canvass of IH44. The facts in regard to this mailer have just leaked out. The Washington correspondent of the Philadelphia North American notices these fncls in the extract given below. Does Mr. Buchanan imagine that this trickery wdl bring him nearer the Presidency i "During the Presidential canvass, various malignant imputations were cast upon the reputation of Mr. Clay by the press in Pennsylvania and other quarters, some of winch were alleded to have been made on the authority of Mr. Buchanan. What was his course on that ores ton f Instead of demanding an immedi ate retraction of these lubrications ami denouncing the ir authors, Mr. Buchanan seaia himself m his Hen' atorial chair and addresses Mr. Clay, assuring him that the Democratic Journals had falsified in Ubitig Ins name as authority, and that ho was innocent of 'any knowledge or participation in the stalcuieiils-Mennlime the slanders were multiplied and dissemi nnted out of doors. Mr. Buchanan permitted all the public injury that ootild result fioin such calumnies, tu a Ileal Mr. Clay, while srrrH'v, he endeavored to deceive him by protest at ions of esteem, aa fulsome as they were false. That irttrr it note im fHtwrwrn oj Mr. ( Inti! Ihit Mr. Uurhomn tail for it t There are facts which have rrsrhrd me from ft source that James Buchanan dor not confront." . Snnla Anna, we are told, slopped a "cninlurta," and thus got two millions of dolhtra. He would have J"t the same amount from M Polk, but that " hom-sl uhn" Davis guaidtd thu Amcririn 'vomlucU-' ing next nnd (liereupoii Messrs. Galloway, llileh- :o( k, lintehaiii, Dryer anil J. builivanl were uppomtcd such committee. On motion it was also llritilrtlt That the Chairman (Mr. Kellev) be re quested to deliver a public address in reference to the object ot Hits association, nt lite Luiirt IIduiii, in the IJ. S. Court House, in Columbus, on Saiurdiv even-inj; next, to which time nod place the meeting was then adjourned. ALFRED KKLl.KY, tL'm. John W. AsmiKws, Ste y. Mrul. Norton At a meeting of the officers of the Acnileiuic and Military Stall' of the U. S. Military Academy, held nt West Point, N. Y. December ;td, Irlti. Capt. II. I Rhkwkkto, Corps of Engineer being in the chair, it ! was uuaiiiiuoiily llrsiilmi, That we deeply lament the loss which the Army and the Mditnry Academy have sustained in the death of Lieut. A- H. Nokton of thu 4th Regt. of In fiutry, a brave and promising young otlicer, who per ished in III'' wreck of the steamer Atlantic, Friday the 'it'h of November, during a short leave of absence from his post. We sympaihiic deeply with his mother and relatives in their sad loss, shared by us all in one common sympathy and orrw. and ciunpclliiiir us to how in won der and revt reii'-e to the nil wise and mysterious dispensations of Almighty God. I lie remains ot tin- iieeen-eii Having noon interred nt the cemetery nf this pout, it is ifrtulrrdf I hat a suitable monument tic erected, and arrangements for this purpose Ik made by a committee acting cou-jiiiiilly with a eomnnlleu of the Corps of Cadets, who have expressed a desire to share in tho Siime object. ltro!rrdt That a copy of these proceedings be forwarded to the family of the deceased, and to the head quarters of lliv 4lh Reg t. of Infantry. II. BltEVYEUTON, Vapt. Carpi of r'.n'r. i'huirmnn. J. 8. K. Br.tvi s, 1st. Lieut.'lst. Ar ty, Sec y. From tint Cleveland Plain Dealer. Titppmi versus Mrdtiry. The last Ohm I'ress contains uu article reflecting severely upon Mr. M dary.for again editing the States man. His return to that post ts claimed lo be a vio lation ol iinvate understanding had with Mi dnry at the tune the Pre as was started. Mrdnry replies that the editor of the Press has not told the vtlnde story and intimates that a ' tale might he uiiiieU, wlioio lightest breath ; iVc. ;" but we leave the combatants tn settle their own hash, and will only notice the wlii. uing appeal of )oung Tsppan to his renders. Ho cuiomeiices thus: " To mr. Dkvociiacy or Ohio. At the meeting of the convention of the rth nf January, IMli, it wss found lobe the wish of the pnre drmotrati who Were members 1 Unit body, thai a new democratic paper should Im started in this city." So it ApMiirs there were two kinds of democrats at that convention, the purr and the rmovrs. The Press was to be the organ of the former, the Statesman, tho latter I who think you, gentle reader, was selected as the immaculate mouth piece of this new order of men f Who was to edit tins "new democratic piper, and peak if possible, "n man never spake? ' No less a mTsntinin' than Eli 1 lappan And who ta Kll T Tap pan f The sou of " Old lien," and the (lower we suppose, of that family of Saints, AH nre acquain ted with the history of this luiniiy. I he " Obi has acquired a large property by cicrnilly holding some lucrative ollice ; and being under the old banking system an extensive banker and money shaver. Mis son Mi, it la lair tn presume, trom ine lact tlial Ins futhtr now is Ins pritripnl nitron is a "chip of the old block." The old man fmm his bank fund, furnishes the means, and F.ti pubbhes the paper. The Od Ta prophecies and the " Young 'I n writes. These are the men, and this the paper that seek to W the organ ol the Democratic party in Ohm, It is a pity such evangelical democrats cannot be appreciated in this htnte, but must come out in a whining npH'nl like the fainting spasms of a sick girl, and call for help. Hear litem: " We have laid out large sums of money in tho publication of I lie Press, and in the purchase of printing materials. We are plcilgcn In great num. bers of the pnreit drmonntt of the Slate for the sue cess of our enterprise. It ia for you then, democratic friends, lo say whether we shall retire front the post we occupy or not. ' Welt ; as mie nf the obi line of JclTcrnnninn, Jsrk-son, and Van Buren Democrat, we any nint ! Take to a convent, a nunnery, or any place wliertt such immaculate punlyshall escape contamination with the world, and lei (he old sellout republicans, with per Imps less democracy and certainly less pretensions, manage their own affairs ami In their own way. They have got sick of following a light so dinting that it only leads lo be wilder, and daisies lo blind. , Retire t Eli retire! Public Printing The Ohio public are fully aware, that ever since the repeal of the act creating the office of State Print- r, tho Locofocos of the State have been in an agony of desperation, touching that repeal. To one unac-mumtcd with the workings of the syHtem which had been devised, nnd practiced upon for tevernl years, for supporting i central Locofoco paper from the treasury of the 6ir, it might seem singular, that the mere pas-ssg'. ol a law for abolishing a useless and expensive otbee si uld produce so much excitement in the party. U might sfcm strange, too, that the members of that pirtj sli rm le1 nurse their wrath for two years, and until untoward circumstances Bhould throw them into n partial and temporary nscendanoy, and then seize the first moment tor uu effort lo restore the old order of things. To a casual observer the reasons for these things would not be apparent. But a little close ntlention to tho subject will unravel tho mydcry, and show in its true and appropriate colors that which at first seemed so ngular. It has been the policy of that party for years and those who originated that policy knew something about pariy tactics it has been their policy, we say, lo sustain liberally a central press. That press uttered its voice, and the entire party throughout the State performed the evolution required. That press was a potential agent in disseminating the behests ot the party, nnd in the manufacturing of its sentiments, No man in the State, however exalted his position, or however strong he might funcy his hold upon the confidence of the public, haiie entertain or express opinions counter to those given forth by this oracular agent, under pa n of being put under Hie ban of" democrat ic displeasure, and receiving the " nnuthemamurnn atlia " of " the party." To maintain litis piece of party machinery in all its plenitude of authority, requires no little outlay of money, Jlnd there vns the rub. It was soon discovered by the savnns of the party, that this burthen could be considerably alleviated by transferring the charge from the shoulders of individuals, to the treasury of the State. This was a lucky thought and being improv ed, it was soon found that the charge for public printing hud become enormous in just about the same ratio that tho central press had ami inula led influence and power. In process of time tho people arose in their majesty, and expelled from power the " unjust stew, arils" who had squandered their mentis on partisan objects The Inw creating the office of Htnle Print" was repealed and the work wus put out by contract to the must favorable bidder. Tho "d.Miioornlic Samson was shorn of his lucks. His power for evil was materially restricted and the public printing wns xecuted with promptness, and on terms greatly re duced. From that lime. Hits central imlilical eii!iie. whose breath was authority nnd whom: ttod was law, I began to languish and required the kindly nursing of, its friends. Its very existence seemed lo hang suspended on the result of the recent election. A " restoration of the Bourbons " might possibly restore it to its pride ot place. I his was the forlorn hope. That election transpired and by admitting to his sent in the Senate, one whose right was, to say the least, extremely doubtful, a tie. was secured in that body. Ttiis was the state of afl'iirs at (he commencement of tho present session of the General Assembly. It was then further ascertained that two Whig Senators were retnined from their seats by sickness. One has already p issed from the scenes of time; and it is hardly probable that the other will survive many weeks. This was a god-ttnd to "the party," which lhey resolved to turn to (lie grentest account. The demon-on Urn t ion was made on yesterday; when, on motion of Mr. Edgerlon, nnd after ample debate, it was sol emnly resoived that if SamueIMed.iry were not Slate I'nntcr, he should, nevertheless, do the printing for the Senate ! Such is the infatuation of party madness ! Acting under a law then ami now in full force, the officers of State entered into contract with citizens fin executing the necessary printing of the present General Assembly. They required of those citizens to enter into bond with ample security for the prompt and faithful performance of their contracts. No doubt his been expressed none has been entertained of the ability or dtspositon of these contractors to comply with their cugigiMiienis m letter and in spirit. Why, then, was it necessary to disturb that contract ? li.it consideration of fioV7 utility prompted the resolution of Mr, Edgerton, for Iraiijfcrring the Senate printing from those who had sngiged by fair nnd open contract to ex- cule the job, to "S.imm 1 Mcdary " Wh it apology can be attempted, f.r this gross and wanton violation of public faith.' Where lurked the rnnstirnets of the " strt nlrrn Senators, (omnu number, nnd of infamous notoriety !) Where lurked th 'ir laggard con-1 sciences while perpelrnting sn act which fidelity to I their oath forbade f The only conceivable result ofj this act must Im a considerable ! to the Slate and , for the benefit of no one except the said Samuel Me-1 I try. And it is expected tint the laxpiyers of the State that unforlumle race for vhtin sueii nrrnns of teinotroUc trurt were shed a few nu,: ,. ks 'nce will hail this net, with shouts of approving joy. We would admonish this famous u srrcnticn," that a day of reckoning is at hind. They may almc their accidental power while they retain it but let Iheiu prepare themselves for the reckoning. Let them doff that bodge which lhey have assumed it is the sheerest mockery of mourning; and white it reminds them of the means by which they have attained their tempo rary ascendency, let it remind them also, that their time is short. Kuport of the Secretary of the Treasury. This document, says tho Richmond Compiler, is published by thu official paper, but is of such length as to preclude our copying it. We extract the com pendious statement ot the recemis ami uisoursenit-iua for the fiscal vnar ending ttULh June. 1H4G. and of tho estimates for the current year. It appears that a deficiency ib expected on the iWth of July, lri4d, of about nineteen millions of dollara, which will make uecea. sary a loan of twenty-three millions which is according ly recommended, t he oecreiury proposes, uowever, to reduce the loan about !i,.fW),UUU, by laying a duty of tio per cent on tea and coffee ; and he recommends that the law imposing such duty, should go into effect before the 1st of Junuary next, so as to prevent a large importation from being introduced iu anticipation of the duty being luid. Tho other subject of most importance, referred to in the Report, is the amendments recommended to the Bub-Treasury law. They are first, some previa, ion for paying the salaries of the clerks and other of. tlccrs;Kt, an enlargement, oi ineir unmoor; ou, mo better security of the funds in the hands of agents ; and 4thly. a plan, which is very indefinitely described, of facilitating the transfer of specie lo distant points "througfi the operations ol loretgn exenange. mr. Walker does not state how this last object is to be ef fected, but it is doubtless a scheme for avoiding the necessity of making the disbursements iu specie. As Congress would not allow tlio 1 reasury araus w uo used for this purpose, we suppose some notable device of dealing in foreign exchanges is contrived as a substitute. It is a loo proposed to establish a branch mint at New York. TltKASUltr DfcPAUTMKKT, December 11, JH1G. In obedience to the " net supplementary lo the act to establish the Treasury Department." the undersigned respectfully submits the following report: Tho receipts nnd expenditures for the fiscal year ending the U'.lth June, (H.Ri, Wero as follows : Receipts and Means. From customs $'Jli,"lii,(Ki7 H7 From sules of public lauds SJ,ti!4,-oVi, 4H From miscellaneous sources V2,'Hit 71 Total receipts Add balance in Treasury 1st July, lS4o $&l,4inV417 CO $7,(wh,:i:wj m $:i7,ir7,rr:j sw Total means The expenditures during the same fiscal year a uiuunted to the sum of $UH,ii;t,l 14 SO Lea vine a balance in the Treasury on the 1st of July, lH4(i, of f1i,i:tr US The estimated receipts and expenditures for theltscul year ending :it)th of June, 117, are as follows: UteeiptSt tiz: From customs, 1st qunrtcr, by actual returns of the collector Ijfi.ir, 3d For the LM, 3d and 1th quarters, ns estimated fll,Cl,!W4 a Tola from customs From sales of public hinds.. . From miscellaneous sources 3,400,1X10 00 100,000 00 Total receipts exclusive of Treasury notes and loan Ill ,.t:io,7:tl 00 From Treasury notes un der act of July '4(i, $5,000,000 00 From loan under same uct 5,000,0(10 00 10,000,000 00 Add balance in Treasury 1st July, ltf4U, 0,li,4:W OH Total means as estimated $'!), 1 70 0d EfprniliturrSt rti: The actual expenditures for the 1st quarter ending UOth of September, Irf Hi, amount to 1 l.ii.-r,!! 27 The estimated expenditures for the public service during the other three quarters from 1st of October, lrlu, are ns follows, viz ; Civil lint, foreign inter course and miscellaneous purposes 5,:! 1 0,0, fil Army proper, including volunteers It,."!t,i;l7 bH Fortifications, ordinance, armins mditin, &c... 2,H7l,7li'l IM Indian department .... 1,043,77' Id PetiHiot 1,4:,01 Intercut on the public debt and Treasury notes. l,n:Ui,!lHG H-J Redemption of the residue of the loan of Hll 3,000 00 Treasury notes winch nro yet outstanding and pi y able when present, d 4:10,1x3 JI7 Naval establishment.. .. 0 71 41 JMI0 LEGISLATURE Tuesday, December 15, 1840. JN SENATE. 3 o'cWf, P. M. ! The Senate then went into committee of tho whole,! Mr. pRitKiNs in the Chair, on the Bill to provide for compensation of owners of private projierty taken for public use, which was reported uacK wmi progress, ana leave asked to sit again, which was granted. Mr. Epokhtoh moved the following Resolution: That Samuel Medary J)e appointed Printer for the Senate during the present session and that the clerk of the Senate be authorized to enter into the necessary arrangement with tho said Medary for the execution ol thu printing ol tiie Senate, provided tlio same snail not cost more than is now paid by tho State for similar kind of work. Mr. Euokhtok sustained the Resolution by some remarks on the control of the Senate over its own proceedings, and the requirement it shall keep journals of the sumo. After some further discussion, Mr. Gopparu moved the following proviso : That before any piier be delivered to Samuel Mcdary he shall give bond and security to return so much as he may not use for the public printing. The resolution and amendment were then laid upon the table, and the Senate adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. 3 o'clock, P. M. The House resumed the consideration of the resolutions offered by Mr. Vallandighnm. Mr. Ri sskl of Harrison, opened the debate with an able exposition of the changes of the Locofoco purly uuott the project of tho annexation of Texas. He spoke of the enthusiastic reception which wus given to Mr. Vnn Buren's anti-annexation letter, by that party in Ohio, and couttasted it with the action of the same parly after the Baltimore Convention. This sudden change lie useribed lo the influence which the Slaveholders of the South exerted owr the sentiments and actions of lite party. They had sucoeeded in fastening upon the country an administration wrapped up iu the idea and guided solely by the policy of build iuir up and streiiirihcniiig the power of slavery ; and the legitimate result of ull this is the present unjust Hinl uiLcutMtilutiouiil war against Mexico. 11 is the child of slavery, and to this fact he felt disposed, so lonir as he was capable of iudi'inir for himself between right and wrong, to hold Mr. Polk and those who sustain Ins administration, Here ami eisewitere. uen-llemen had said that this opposition was ringing the knell of the Whig party. He thought they had not rend the news if they had they would noi ven-tore such an assertion. A hail storm had arisen in the enst. which had swept over the cranite hills of New Hampshire, uprooting tho very foundation stones of Democracy in that State. It had reached new lorK, and had doomed to oblivion Silas Wright and his ad hcrents. It had knocked the Keystone from the arch of Democracy a result which had never but once before liecn witnessed. And what had produced this mighty upheaving among tho people ? The cause was limiuestiomibly to be found in the present contest with Mexico. Did all this look like the knell nt the Wing party i To him it spoke plainly, in a language which required no Daniel to interpret, that the present administration, its war would never receive thu sanction of the people. Mr. Smith, of Hamilton, defended the administra tion. nml rhnnretl buck unnti the Whiir nartv the fact ol being under the influence of slavery. He said he was in tnvor ol annexation not only ol lexas, bin of California, New Mexico, in short Mexico ilself, and even Canada. He spoke at length; and at the close of Ins remarks. The House adjourned. Excess of expenditures over means 1st July, H47 4,77!,OPJ 01 The estimated receipts, means nnd expenditures for the fiscal year commencing the 1st July, 117, aiid ending 3,hh June, I!"4, are as follows, vn: From custom for the four quarters.. . .iJ.OWVim) 00 Frmi sales of public land,, ;t,(HH',umi H From miscell.ineoiis sources HHi,00 00 Total Revenue Deduct deficit on 1st July, lc47.. .t:t'.V)fHi,iii)o on ,."..4,77lMl4-, IU Total means for the service of the fiscal year ending June 30th, lH4d.. . J73),!,:7 W Erprnditurts. The expenditures during the same period, ns estimated by the several Departments of Stale, Treasury, War, Navy and Postmaster General, vn : The balance of former appropriations which will he required to In- expended in this year $V,I,'.JMI 31 Permanent and indefinite appropriations !t,:ttil,l !4 Vi Specific appropriations asked for thisy'r 4I,7I7,3.V 4d mealing Gen. Taylor's Inurt'la. The reader will have remarked, if he has succeeded in wndiug through the almost interminable message of Mr. P-dk, that (hat official dignitary has carefully abstained from making honorable mention of the name of the General under wh nn our soldiers on the Rio Grande have won the Kurds which are everywhere accorded to them for their bravery. Why is this? Would Mr. Polk, in view of the universal condem nation which is justly dealt out to him for involving the country in an unnecessary and unjml war, endeavor to balance olf, with the credit of those vie to. ries, this heavy weight of odium f No language is sufficiently strong to convey the scorn which this little manoeuvre should receive. The North American notices this effort at " stealing the lion's skin " in this language : " Has it ever happened before in the history of civil ized nations, that an officer I ke (ieri. Taylor, who un- iler circumstances ol such extreme disadvantages twice nitscked and defeated a force nearly double the number of his own, and afterwards stormed and carried a loriihcd city in the faro ot difficulties apparently in surmountable, has been so shamefully misused by Ins government, mat in me oineiai promulgation o the i Total estimated expenditure $14,7-11,71 M Tins sum is composed of the following particulars: Civil list, foreign intercourse, and miscellaneous $ii.oii,3n!t m Army proper 0,:i70,'.l3 Volunteers 17,!W,:i:i (K) Fort ilicjlioits, ordnance, arm'g imhtia Ac Ui'.tfi." 00 reunions Indian Department Navnl establishment .... Iutcrc.it on Public Debt . iMtf-Mi '0 00 Lti.UCt 00 H, nu4,77 74 I, 40r,344 U $lo,7Hl,7c4 fit Deduct total means for the service of the fiscal year ending June 30, Id 18, 37,,,WinT7 09 Excess of expenditures over means 1st July, If ld $H,r,(;o,7'.Jf; 54 "This excess is based on the assumption that the whole amount of five millions is nuMnndmg of Treasury noteB authorized by the act of iWd July, r4ti, under a renewed authority now requested to be conferred by Congress to issue the same; but as the whole amount cannot be outstanding at the same time, on account of the nu oilier of notes cancelled before a new not, ia issued, the excess of expenditures over means, on the 1st of July 1H-H, n,ou!d In- estimated at nineteen millions nf dollars, which will cover all exMnditurcs, including that of the war, if continued up lo that dale." Nottni Ctnoi.isA. Mr. Rayner has introduced into the Legislature of North Carolina, a bill to re dis battles he has won, his name has been altogether sup-' 'r''t the Stale for the election of members of Congress pressed? lias it ever before happened that while a j The Raleigh Register says of the bill "It is almost urenlfnl people were engaged in chnunliiiti the praises impossible In arrange a scheme for re-districting the o their ncktiowicdgi'd nero, and preparing lor hun , DW,t t nicu whiimi imiy represent trie lecliugs aim honorable memorials and offerings, tho delegated rep- wishes of the people, without giving the Wligs seven reKeiiHlive of that people, spenkmg in their behalf to memliers to the Democrats two; ind yet, the Whigs, the whole world, passed by his arhicvmenls in dispara-' Wl11' 11 majority in the popular vote, ranging from live gut tr and scornful silence? Never. The pssl can : '"'i'M theusand, as evidenced by repealed tests, have furnish no parallel. I taken oiily,irr districts, leaving tue Democrats tkrrt To what nan this most extraordinary omission on ' rcrlaiu, with the Ninth District, which, if lhey can the part of lne President be attributed? U was not i CftrrJ' g"n, ns they did in KTt, will give themour leeause by giving proper praise Iu the General who 1 members of Congress to llu Whigs Jirc."llost. lour, led our armies, he feared tn make the war itself popu- - 1 nr. To accomplish this end he has exhausted all Hie ' A "lUttn Murky" tlnvranisrsv. The St. Louis nrls of his rheioiic. It was not because by withhold j Itepublicnu of November ,thusatates the e(unl con iug due credit from a successful lender, he sought to i diliou of the Government disbursing officers at Santa repress military ardor. It has been his constant effort to excite a belligerent spin!. It wns not because he regarded the battles of Palo Alto, Resnca de la Palms and Monterey as unimportant. He has proclaimed tltcnt as among Hie tuosi sinking and honorable conflict olmodoru warfare. hat, then, could have been hia object ? It was to stifle the srniimeni of national gratitude, lest its expression should elevate Tovlor above himself; and to gratify the bnsesl nf all base passions, envy, lie has degraded the high station he (ills, by a meanness, winch is only equalled by its folly." HiKuri-AH Dm ik in Viiioikia. We learn from the Romney Intelligencer that a destructive iiinlndy called " soru throat," is racing in the counties nf HampshircamlPcmltctou, in Virginia. Many children have died. The disease is represented to be s loathsome and wretchedbmalady, which has thus far bullied the skill of the medical fit cully. llMtuMTinN or Ji ihik Corn. The Cincinnati (iotrtit of Saturday says: "We understand that Charles D. Collin, Esq. yesterday forwnrded to Co-IttintMis his resignation nf (he Judgeship id' the Superior Court of Cincinnati, to take r fleet on (he last dny nf I he present month. With refrrrnce to the causes of tins step, we are not informed ; but we know that (he announcement of the fact will be received with great regret, by the mr miners of the Cincinnati liar, and the public generally." Fo "They are without speeirfunds, although the agents of a hard ntonru Government. They look a very inconsiderable amount of such money with them, but an abundance of paper money. 1 hey have lo make their purchases and pay the soldiers in ' Government checks," or "war warrants," and this description of funds is at a discount of fm per cent , if it can Ira pnsscd at all; indeed, one transaction is alluded to which shows a depreciation of tternty jiri per cent, And as a last resort, lhey have been compelled to trend sn express to Si. Lotus for one hundred thousand dol-firs in specie, which may arrive, with good luck, in February next. This is (he actual condition of the financial detriment of thin hard-money Governments tt exists in New Mexico. 'I he trnr tenrrsnft Government paper money nrr there as we charged ; tlicy are ata tremendous discount, and thenlliccraaiid soldiers are aiihVring for want of their pay, and the disburs. tng ntitcers compelled in resort to desperate, cxpedi. ents iu order to keep tho machinery of tho army in motion." BtnrriT or Ahtk.timho. The. Southern Stan dard tells a story of a man iu London who determined tn spend all he made during the first year in advertif tng. He soon found that it was impossible, for the simple reason that the more he advertised, the more he made ; and altera strenuous effort to get rid of Ins money in advertising, he had to give it up. Wednesday, December 10, 1H10. IN SENATE. j Prayer by Rev. Mr. Freeze. pr.TiTiosi ritesKNTKn. By Mr. B:ivr,ii, from citizens of Warren county. to authorize the people lo vote on tho License,question. The Ciimr presented tho Annual Report of the Auditor of State. i By Mr Komi, from the Clerk of Wyondott, with , returns of votes, and of his having forwarded copies sccordiug to law, which, with the returns as presented by the Chair, were ret erred to the Judiciary Cumuli tu-c. STIKUISfl COMMITTrCI. Mr. rr.iiKis from lite committee, to which was re ferred the petition of Micajah T. Williams, reported by bill, which was laid on the table. Mr. GoniiAnii wished to say that he differed from the committee, it being a minority report. Mr. Bi;a!, from the committee, to which was referred the petition of the Magnetic Telegraph Company, reported by bill. Laid on the table. Air. Eiiur.iiTos, from the committee, to which was referred the joint Resolution lo print one quarter of the number of all documents in the Oeriuan luiiguage, reported the same back without recommendation. Mr. E. observed he had seen the printer, who did not think the translation belonged to him, and did not seem solicitous about ttie job. He therefore, thought the form of I Ik- resolution was the best fur the object in view. Mr. Coomus replied, that the chairman had misapprehended his object in requesting a re-commitment. He had met the printer on the street, and had been informed by hnn, that he was prepared to print in German ; and would do so iu any oilier language, the copy of course, being supplied. On a proposition moved by ih e gentleman, to amend, by sinking out "and prinled, ' Mr. Rti; n r.i.i! remarked, aa Scott did nt care much aboul it, he thought it would be preferablo eve ry way, to entrust the whole matter to the discretion ot ttie secretary ol Bialc. After some further remarks, the question was then taken on (he amendment, and lost, 10 to u, Oa the question of ttie adoption of the resolution Mr. Perkins observed he had always voted for the most liberal minuter ol copies ol all public documents, and a fair proportion of German. He thought the Hamilton Setintors estimate altogether ion high. 1 he resolution struck him as no improvement at any rate on the old practice, as the cost would be greater by a rule applicable to so many documents, many ot which img.ii not ne ueemea so unmriant. I lie resolution was then snooted 17 to The Bill to repeal the Registry Law was ordered to a tiurd ream n g and passed. on n ins or Tiir. iav. Mr Ewisn irare notice of a bill to alter the charter ot t mcinitati. Mr. Coohhs, to allow the county of Gallia to bor row money for certain purposes. Mr. MmrnTos moved to tako up bill for appoint ing Printer for the Senate. A discussion ot considerable length ensued on the amendment nf Mr. Goddard, requiring security for re . 41I ..an.. ......i l. I Til... i. ri.i,i..j Mr. Beau, and Mr. rord participated in the debate, when the vote was taken on amendment and lost 13 lo The question now oecnrrinir on the Resolution. Mr, Fcktey moved an amendment, striking out Samuel .iieiiary ami inserting r.u it. luitpen. A division lieing culled for, the miration on striking out was tost lit to 7. The Senate took a recess. 3 o'clock, P. M. Mr. Coo win took the floor and went into a long and able exKiaition of State printing its progressive expenses as a part of progressive Democracy. AVe ui.iu uiv unr noie mure imiy hi annieoiner lline.j Mr. Sn rami moved an adjournment. Mr. Oliis demanded (he ayes and noes 1G to 17 lost. Mr. Kia mnved to amend by adding a proviso that (lie work shall nc done in the same manner and prices, and estimated by the same rules that now govern the contractors. Mr. W u.'ii moved further to amend the amendment by providing the resolution should not tie so conitru cd as to violate any law of this State, or any con tract to which it is a party lost 10 to 17. Mr. Kimi'i amendment was then aureed to. Mr. Ei Ki.v.r moved an ajourndmeiil, upon which motion Mr. Edgerton demanded the ayes and noes lu to 17 lost. Mr. GotmAiui took the floor, referred at some lengtli lo thu singular provisions of this lull he did not want an rcmr, he wanted a rrasim, whereas wo had nut had even an aitolngy for an excuse. Mr. G. here went into an exposition of the imiwri ous necessity id' providing by law for pruning. Large outlays must be made tunc renin red for preparation The Senate could meet and select its ollicers at once, but il no provision should have been made lor its printing, its position might bo an awknard one and should be guarded against, as the custom ever since the for mation o the State had so lar sanctioned. Rut the speaker had descended upon the floor to establish a principle. Well, sir, (his was a very remark able way of establishing a principle (he name of Sim Mrdary and the principle must go together. The way the resolution was originally introduced would have made it a still more remarkable principle. The usual way of enquiry by committee or otherwise, wns lout siuiit of. He should, indeed, have objected to the prm-ci f,l r in blank, and most particular)' so when filled with thu name of Sain Medary. Don't like In employ a man sir, who has evaded the law by so many singular devices. Custom he knew was very imperious but it never sanctioned wrong. Corruptions always crept in by small beginnings. We might, sir, appro-pnate the small thing on our desk, placed there fur our convenience hut it would be uo less reprehensible, became some one hud stolen similar conveniences before. Then a very important provision in all such contrasts was quantity thu amount to be- done. It stii'iusly arte c ted all similar mm tracts and was an essential clement in the one which this resolution would partially annull. (The Reporter is obliged to cut short all further re. marks by tho rnnge the discussion took occupying nearly five hours.) Mr. EnoEHToN, in reply, observed that Sam Medary seemed to be the burden of the argument on the other side his iniquities, Ac, Now ho could bring forward in the same way the inquities of banks but he had no belief In cither. The question on adjournment being again lost, Mr. PfcHKiNs anid he felt bound to say a few words. His remarks were mainly in reply to the remarks of Mr. Olds and Mr. Edgerton on the progressive Democracy every flung wns progressive. Truth he proceeded to say we are taught is etrrnsl. Time cannot change it. It stands now, as ever, immutable. The power of steam is the same now as at the dawn of civilizationexperience and science only, has developed its powers. A critical analysis wns then given of the requirements of the Constitution in this matter, and on the validity nnd sanctity of contracts made by the united action of both Houses. (We may be able hereafter to give a more full report of his remarks, as no justice could Ih done by analysis.) Mr. Haiitk alluded briefly to the similarity of tho situation of the U. S. Semite in ld40 and its action in the premises, to the course now pursued by the mnjority. Mi. Ecklky now moved an amendment, to strike out Medary and insert any person who will do it at the lowest rates which wns ruled out by the chnir, as a division being called for, the question to " strike out " had already been before tho Senate. On motion to recommit with instructions to insert any other person in pluce of Sain Medsry, a division was called for and tho motion to recommit was lost 1G to 17. Mr. EcKi.r.t hero took the floor, and went nt some length into the contracts and expenses for printing, giving the amount, and contrasting the differences. Mr. Oi.m replied, followed by Mr. Coombs, who explained several points touched upon by Mr. Olda. Mr. OoiiuAnit, here requested tunc to examine the references made by Mr. Harte, and some other points, nnd therefore moved an adjournment, it being alrendy very lute. 1 lie Senate relused oy a vote ot tij to 17. Mr. G. then moved to recommit to the judiemry committee, with instructions to strike out Samuel Me- dary, and insert those holding the present contracts, ns thu object of the gentlemen on the other side would be salitdicd in sustaining their principle, snd their side by noiding uy contracts solemnly made lost, lb to 17-Mr. Wki.su then moved further to amend, by striking out all after " Ucsohcd," and insertthnt the Clerk be instructed to contract at the lowest rates; which. on suggestion of Mr- Coombs, was so modified as to declare limber, lhey should conform to the present usages in all respects lost, IGto 17. Mr. M AitTiK ol rayette, moved a proviso, that the rales paid should nut exceed what it can bo procured to be done for by any person, whatsoever lost Kilo 17. Hie question being now on the adoptiunot the resolution, Mr Foko offered the following proviso, that the Clerk shall not violate any law defining his duties. After some remarks from Mr. Recmeliu, and also from Mr. Goddard, of his efforts to separate the public printing from the press, and the annihilation of all the good purposed to bo effected by this resolution, the vole on Mr. Ford's proviso, stood 1G to 17. Mr. Coombs here said, he would offer one more nmendment, which should oblige the printer engaged to do the work, to give bond to the amount of jft.'iOOO, for the faithful discharge of his duties; which wus lost by the same vote. The question on the resolution, was now taken, and adopted by the following vote: Ayes Messrs. Bean, Beaver, Coombs, Eckley, Ford, Goddard, Hastings, Hopkins, Johnson, Lewis, Madeira, Martin of Fayette, Perkins, Stutsou, Welsh, nnd vviison iu. Noks Messrs. Cronise, Edgerton, Ewinp;, Gra ham, Harte, King, Mackall, Martin of Columbiana, Reid, Reemelin, Spindler, Thornhtll, Utter, Wheeler, Witlord, Wincgarner, and speaker 17. I he Senate then adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Prayer by the Hey. Mr. Hand ail. rr.TiTioits. By Mr. Wiiitrihor, from Aaron Putnam and TG others, voters of Preble county, on the license ques tion. Laid on the table. By Mr. Ct rtim, from A. IL Moss and 103 others. citizens of Eric county, asking for amendments to the new Tnx Law. Referred to the Finance committee. By Mr. Vallaniuoham, from IS ladies from Saline, tierson county: also Hi leirnl voters of the same place; also 3G minors' of tho saino place on the li cense question. Laid on the table. By Mr. Convrnsr, memorial of the Hamilton coun ty Bar for the establishment of a court of review and district court in chancery. Also, a memorial from tin same bar, in relation to juries in Hamilton county. Referred to Judiciary Committee. By Mr. Noni.r. of Seneca, from G. Longwell and Jacob S. Staley, for a law authorizing the sale of sec. tion Hi in Antrim township, Wyandotte county. He. ferred to Mr. Noble. By the same gentleman, from II. R. DimmitL in re gard to the School Laws. Referred to the committee on Common Schools and School Lands. By Mr. Fimifik, from Jncoh Gree and 44 others. asking Hie election of H. N. Curtiss and Thomas Wentworth as Associate Judges of Paulding county. Laid on the table. By Mr. Wii.boji, from T4d citir.ensnf Warren coun ty ladies and gentlemen on the license question. latri on ine lame. By Mr. Ri.Kr.,frmn Hiram P. Ferris and 137 eiti. liens of Medina county, asking for the election nf Jo. siah Piper and Henry Ilosuter, as Associate Judges of said county. Laid on the table. RIM.S or LKAVK. Mr. IUush, pursuant to notice, introduced a bill to nuthoriie the sale of school section Hi, in township '2 , range 'jd, in Richland county, Ac, which was read the first time. m. rents or rtasiujo rnvmTTfrs. Mr. Wahhf.1, from the Committee on Benevolent Institutions, to whom had been referred a resolution relating to a certain lunatic in Montgomery counlv. reported the same back and recommended its passage. Agreed to. the same gentleman, from Hie samo Committee, reported back the resolution in rrg.rd to printing ex-Ira copies of the report of (he officers of the Deal and I'ltniu Asylum, with amendments as follows: print 4000 copies in English, 1 000 in German, and &O0 in English for the ollicers of the Institution. Mr. TniMHt.K, of Highland, moved to amend by in serting 100 copies in German for the use of the Institution. Carried. And the resolution as amended was adopted. m.ro ms or si:i.vct ionMiTTrr.s, Mr. Law nr. ii k, from the Select Committee to which was referred uie ciiiion oi u. b. unapp and others, re port rd a bill In incorporate the First Regular lUptist Church nf Bcllefonlaine. Read the first time. Mr. 1 rui. rr, from the select committee to whom was referred the petition of certain citizens of Jack son county, reported a bill for the opening of a free turnpike road in Jackson county; read the first lime. Mr. Mi tiiirw, trom the select committee to whom was referred the petition of citizens of Lagrange, in Jefferson county, reported a bill tor tho incorporation of Lagrange; read the first time. Mr. Bhowji, from the select committee to whom was referred the petition of Win. J. Mt Kinney and others, report' d a hill tn restore D. Bruwder to the rights of citizenship ; read the first time. ormihs or tiik iv. The Cn un laid before the House the annual report of the Auditor of Stale. Laid un the table and ordered lo be printed. Mr. Bi an offered a resolution, requiring the committee on Public Works and Public Lands In inquire into the expediency f selling the public works and public lands of this State, ana applying the proceeds towards paying the public debt. Referred to the coin mittce on Finance. The Chaih announced the following select com initte on the Black Laws, viz: Messrs. Blske, Smith of lftHitfoK, Bennett, Russell of Partagt, and II or ton. Mr. F.i.i. iso! iilfered a resolution rcuuinnir the Ju diciary Committee to inquire into the expediency of repealing the .Uu section of the law relaling to pro-ceedmgs in Chancery, passed March 14,131, Ko ferred to the Judiciary committee. The House then resolved itself into committee of (he whole Mr. Dial in the chair, and considered House bill No ft, relating tn the election of Road Supervisors, and reported the same back lo the House with one amendment, Mr. Hi AkK moved tn refer the hill and amendment to the committee on Roads and Highways agreed to Ou motion of Mr. Smith, of Hamilton, the resolu lions introduced by Mr. Vallandigham, relating to the Mexican war, were taken up. Mr. Smith, of Hamilton, addressed the House. Ho reviewed the csuse which had defeated the party in Pennsylvania and New York, He said Hie result in New York was produced by a coalition between tho Whigs and Anti-Renters ; and this coalition would prove (he ruin of the Whig party for the next twenty yenrs. He continued his remarks lo some length. Mr. Hi Axe followed. His remarks will be given at length to-morrow. The House limk a recess, 3 aVroft, P .V The House resumed the consideration of Mr. Vat land'ghnm'a resolutions, Mr. Mit ai.i r said that while our army had bared their bosoms in defense of the rights of their country, we here arc divided into patties parties for and agninst the wsr for and agniut the country. He had hern brought up to consider as right the motto " mir country right or wrong "-especially when involved m war. lie reviewed that portion of the contents of the Governor's Message, and the Inaugural Address, relating to the Mexican war; and said tint these contents were calculated and intended to wound ths feelings of Uiosa iu tliis body who were upholding the arms ot the go-iiernl administration, and were worthy the head of an infidel and the heart of a Turk. He claimed that if the cauflPH of the war wero believed to be wrong by anv nuriv. thai nnriv wm hound, b everv fcelintr of justice and patriotism, to withhold its denunciation of those catifes until the war was ended, lie remamea at length on the transactions at Camp Washington, lo show that it was favoritism which had placed Cols. Mitchell and Curtis at the head of their regiments the fnvoriteism of Governor Bartlcy. He stated at length whnt he conceived to be the causes of the war, and said he considered it a just war, a righteous war. . Mr. WuiTHinfiK replied to Mr. Metcalfe. The Reporter regrets that he has not the notes from which to write nut a symqmia of Mr. W s remarks. He was most happy in the choice of his material. To illustrate the degree of confidence which the Locofoco party repose in Mr. Polk, Mr. W.read some of the resolutions ndopted at Locofoco conventions in Clermont county, in Williams county, and in other places ; and also some additional remarks of the Statesman All-denouncing, in tho severest terms, the duplicity of Mr, . Polk in the Oregon question. These, Mr. W. rightly contended, were good evidence of the confidence of thu party. And lie thought they judged Mr. Polk correctly, for, as he conceived, that official gentleman was entitled to the conlidence of no one. The mem-hers of the Locofoco party had complained severely of the language applied by Air. Bebb, to Mr. Polk's war movements ; but Mr. Bi bb had not used language one half so seven as thut used by the public meetings of the party. Mr. Wltitridgo's extracui and comments fell like sledge-hammer blows upon the frail defences by which gentlemen hud endeavored to hedge the-President round. I lo thought lhey could not explain . away these evidences of the want of confidence m the President, entertained by his own party, unless they did it on the theory ot "progression, j ai uiv of Mr Whttridge's remarks, the House adjourned. Thimduy December 17, INI0. IN SENATE. . - PETITIONS PHKflKNTED. By Mr. Coomus, of 333 citizens of Jackson county, praying that the 3d Monday of April may be set apart . for tiie pfoplo to decide by vole whether licenses to sell intoxicating drinks shall be granted within (heir respective districts. Also, of 4il citizens of Lawrence county, for ths election of Salmon Reckard, of said county, an Associate Judge of Common Pleas. Also, of 34 citizens of Gallia county, for the election of A. T. Holcomb as President Judge of the cjlh Judicial Circuit. By Mr. Stutsou, of 32 citizens of School District No. (i, in Jefferson township, Madison county, asking for the passage of an act to authorize Common School Directors to apportion the school fund between district school snd Wvst Jefferson Academical institute in aid district. The Chair announced the annual Report from Bonrd of Public Works. Laid on the table. The Chair also presented a package of further depositions in the case of Levi Cox. Referred to com mittee on Privileges and Elections. A joint resolution from the House, admitting a certain lunatic into the State Asylum, by petition from Commissioners and Court ot Coumun rleasot ii out go me ry county. Also, a joint resolution to print a certain number of copies of report trom Deaf and Dumb Asylum laid on tho table. Mr. Hr.KMKLitt moved to take up resolution colling upon Auditor of Slate for certain information was amended by some slight alterations, and then adopted. Mr. El klry moved to take up joint resolution to go into certain elections lost. Mr. Ciombs gave notice of a protest against the late resolution of the Senate tn the appointment of Sain Medary as Printer to the Senate, to be entered on tho journals. l lie senate men went into committee oi uie wnoie on the orders of the day. Mr. Pcnains in the chair. nnd after some time spent therein, reported back bill providing for compensation to owners of private pro perty taken tor public works, with sundry amendments. Recommitted lo committee on Judiciary. Also, bill for collation of laws in Hamilton county, nqtorted back without amendment, and referred lo Messrs. Ewing and Reemohn. Also, bdl for a more general distribution of the laws. Referred to Judiciary committee. Also, bill to authorize suits in insurance contracts to to be brought in the county where made, with verbal amendment, which was engrossed for third reading. Also, bill lo repeal 4th section of an act to protect purchasers at judicial and tnx sales, with one amendment, and was then referred to committee on Judiciary. Mr. W ki.c h then moved to take up resolution to go into certain elections. Lost 1G to 17. Mr. Rurwr.t.iN movtd to tako up resolutions on Mexican W ar and other matters. Lost. The Senate then took a recess. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Moonr. rrTiTioas. By Mr. Bi.akk, from Harriet H. Kimball, Sophia Deuiing, and l!'7 other ladies of Medina comity, on the License question also, from Harmon Canfield and 4'i others, citizens of the same county, ou tho same subject laid on the table. By the same gentlemen, from Charles Castle and "!f others, citizens of Medina county, asking a re teal of the Illack Laws also, irom Pamucl II. liradl'-y anq M others, citizens of the snine county, asking that tho colored population of the State may be allowed to participate in Hie lienclita ol the School t una refer red to the appropriate committees. By Air. iilcr ahi.akh, Irom AM red Uoufflsas, wm. M. Cox snd l'4 others, relating lo tho erection of the w county ot Chester referred to Hie committee un New Counties. By Mr. Smith, of Hamilton, from James Beattev and 4 others, creditors of the (treat Miami Turnpike company relerrrd to the committee on Claims. ffy the same ircnllcmnn, from It. II. Oossin and 40 others, citizens of Hamilton county, on the Licenso question laid ou (he table. Iiy Mr. 1 Hinsi.r, or Muskingum, Irom II. n. Mc Clay and others of Muskmgum county, on the Licenso question laid on the table. hy Air. IniMai.E, ol Highland, from a, jiice and others of Highland county, on the Licenso qucstiou laid on lite lame. By Mr. Hiaaran, from Anthony Htalion, for a change nf name. Referred tn a select committees of two Messrs. Ilibhsrd and Hines. By the same gentleman, from the ministers and del, gates to the Ohio Baptist State Convention, held in Lebanon, Ma V0, IH-1G, asking the repeal of so much I (he laws relating tn colored persona of this State as infringe upon their personal safety, their right of prop erty, and their religious principles. Referred to tho elect committee on the Illack uaws. By Mr. Ci.ark of Franklin, from Jas. Kilbnurn and others, in relation tn damages sustained by the re peal ol the charter of the Coiumnus and eamtusky Turnpike Company. Alto, from E. Griswold and others, on lite same subject. Referred to the commit tee on claims. By Mr. McGnrw, from John Edie, relating to Uie estate of a deceased colored person in Harrison county. Referred to the judiciary committee. BILLS oa I.KAVB. Mr. Ltwftiti-K, in pursuance of previous notice. in'rodiiced a bill Iu amend the act entitled "an act ta amend the severs) sets now in force in relation lo the sale of lands forfeited to Hie State for thenon-payment of taxes," passed March 1'J, lf45. Head Uu the first time. Also, a bill to quiet land titles in the Virginia Mili tary District north west of the Ohio River. Head lh lirst time. Mr. Warrks, in pursuance of previous notice, in troduced a bill tn anlhnrive and empower the Fund Lommisstonera ol Hamilton eottnlv ta sell and con vey a certain lot in Hie city of Cincinnati. Head th first turn. Mr. Wil son, in pursuance of previous notice. In. tmduced a bill to amend the act establishing Hoard of County Com miss toners, passed March 5, 1631, Head flie first time. Mr. Williams, nf Coshocton, in pursuance of pre-lions notice, introduced a bill lo amend the criminal laws of the Stale so a to diteitse with tiie punish im nt of death in all cases. Head the first time. iikroHT or ski. net r ommittkks, Mr. Num.., of Seneca, from the Select Commillc to which aa referred the petition of sundry citizen of Antrim, in Wyandotl county, repotted by bill. Head the first lime. Mr. Hmni.an,from the Select Committee, to which was referred the petition of Anthony Stahon, rejiorU ed by bill. Read the first time. OttlltRB or tiik Mr. Mr. tliRarttn, fur the purpose of giving the mem Iters of the House an opjMiftunity to attend the Slat TeiiiHraueo Convention, moved aa adjournment- disngreed to. On motion, tho House resolved itself into a committee ol the whole, Mr. Kai.i.h in the rhaii, and considered House bills Nos. H and 0, and alter some time steut therein, the committee mac and reported back Ihcse bills, which were sevcrslly referred. A message was received from the Senate, notifying the House of the passage of a law repealing Ih registry act read the first time. Also, the passagv of a resolution, relating to lh printing nt a portion of the public documents in Iht) Oermau language referred lo the committee on public punting. The Huuse sgsin resolved ilself into committee of the whole, Mr. McTAiu.Aat) in the chair, and rv ported bark certain bills, winch were severally referred. The Chair announced the following wleet commit Ice on the license question, vis : Messrs. Bunnell llaiiistit, Kennoii, Rivek, Noble ofSmtca, and Btowu